Scientists believe that the Bundibugyo virus persists in an animal species, occasionally spilling over into humans. But they ...

Despite Hollywood takes on the zombie apocalypse and the popularity of streaming hits like “The Last of Us,” there’s no obvious signs in Minnesota that the end of the world as we know it is upon us — ...

Angela Belcher, the James Mason Crafts Professor of Biological Engineering and a professor of materials science at MIT, ...

Although viruses are known to undergo continual mutation, not all genetic alterations have a significant effect. Sometimes, a ...

As an Ebola outbreak grows in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, researchers are scrambling to learn more about the rare virus that has sickened hundreds. What they find may be crucial to help turn ...

Keeping security algorithms current is now a lifecycle challenge that spans chip design, manufacturing, deployment, and long-term maintenance across the supply chain. To stay ahead of emerging threats ...

Scientists found that one tiny genetic change can completely alter how a coronavirus behaves in different species. Comparing ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new twist in what happens when cells die. As dying cells break apart, they leave ...

Most people infected with West Nile virus do not develop symptoms. But about 1 in 5 people who get infected develop a fever and other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint ...

The increase in mosquito-borne virus infections is a growing public health concern. Diseases traditionally confined to tropical or subtropical regions, like dengue or West Nile virus, are expanding ...

New research indicates the Oropouche virus has spread far more widely than reported, exposing major gaps in disease ...

Medical advancements over the last several decades have made great strides in the treatment of HIV. Pharmaceutical treatments ...