Recent research on phages—bacteria-infecting viruses—reveals that the number and interactions of phages during infection impact…
Browsing: Virology
Discover the latest news and breakthroughs related to the study of viruses. Virology is a branch of microbiology that focuses on the study of viruses, their structure, function, and evolution, as well as their interactions with their hosts. Viruses are tiny, infectious agents that can cause a wide range of diseases, from the common cold to more severe illnesses such as HIV and COVID-19. Virologists use a variety of techniques, including microscopy, genetic analysis, and computational modeling, to investigate the complex biology of viruses and develop new treatments and vaccines to combat viral diseases. On this page, you will find a collection of articles related to virology research and discoveries, including updates on current projects, new findings, and insights into the fascinating world of viruses.
The fate of a mutating virus provides crucial insights for preparing for pandemics. Over the…
Tracking the genetic code of the COVID-19 virus revealed that six out of 23 commonly…
Microorganisms reveal how our single-celled predecessors incorporated viral DNA into their own genomes. Researchers have…
A new study shows that about two percent of the population develop autoantibodies against type…
Headworn tech from a University of Michigan startup could protect agricultural and industrial workers from…
Researchers from Columbia University and the La Jolla Institute for Immunology have developed a new…
Researchers uncovered exactly how a neutralizing antibody blocks measles virus infection and are using that…
Researchers have found giant viruses on Greenland’s ice that might control the darkening and melting…
The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is tiny, dangerous, and highly contagious. It chronically infects approximately…
Suddenly they appear and — like the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus — can trigger major epidemics: Viruses…
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can cause a spectrum of diseases, including a range of cancers.…
NYC wild birds carry H5N1 avian influenza, as revealed by a study involving local students.…
Some influenza-associated brain disorders may be caused by the virus entering the brain and making…
Experimental vaccine targets portions of the flu virus that don’t change. Duke researchers have opened…
A new, unusual giant virus has been discovered at a wastewater treatment plant near Vienna.…
A study reveals that a new sequencing technique, tARC-seq, can accurately track mutations in SARS-CoV-2,…
New research from the University of Georgia suggests that something as simple as a cup…