Emma Raducanu’s stop-start career has hit another delay after she withdrew from this week’s event in Miami, citing the ...

There’s a virus you may have never heard of before that is estimated to infect up to 90 percent of people and lurks quietly ...

The Nipah virus is the latest zoonotic pathogen to have the world on alert. (RUSLANAS BARANAUSKAS/Science Photo Library/) ...

Viral infections are lasting longer and relapsing due to mutating viruses, co-infections, and weakened immunity. Stress, poor ...

Lingering inflammation from viruses like COVID-19 or HIV can take a lasting toll on the brain. New research shows exactly how specific immune system imbalances lead to memory lapses and slowed ...

When a virus infects a bacterial cell, the viral genome is the first component to be fully injected into the cell, making it an ideal immune target. A bacterial enzyme anchored to the membrane ...

Scientists have discovered a defensive method of cells that resembles Spiderman shooting his web to ensnare enemies. These cells defend our bodies from the early stages of viral infection by ...

Infectious diseases are a major cause of death worldwide, and diagnosing bacterial infections remains a challenge in medicine. And doing so reliably is more important than ever, given the increasing ...

The introduction of highly effective direct-acting antivirals has transformed the HCV treatment landscape, enabling cure ...

Two people have died in a bacterial meningitis outbreak in the south of England. Here’s what you need to know.

Chronic hepatitis D coinfection affects an estimated 12 million people globally, with higher prevalence in low-income and middle-income countries, especially the African and Western Pacific regions.

New research suggests shingles infections may increase the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. Scientists believe ...