Inside a bat’s brain, the pathogen destroys cells, but not before it forces them to build more invaders. By Andrew Jacobs The intruder stalks its prey with stealth and precision, preparing to puncture ...

Twelve recent studies showcase how viruses affect humans and other organisms all across the globe. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

Ever wondered what a virus looks like up close? One post circulating on social media claims it has just the picture. "Real Image of a T4 bacteriophage (a virus) via electron microscope," reads a ...

In this microscopic image, grey indicates small cell lung cancer cells, magenta shows Salmonella that have entered the cancer cells, and cyan reveals the virus spreading outward in a circular pattern ...

Influenza viruses are among the most likely triggers of future pandemics. A research team has developed a method that can be used to study the interaction of viruses with host cells in unprecedented ...

In a new study, we and an international team scientists examined the behavior of marine viruses in a large band of ...

Viruses play a big role in disease. But how? Viruses are microscopic beings that can make you really sick. Find out what makes something so small so dangerous and what you can do about it.

Researchers have captured the first real-time footage of viruses on the move, right before they hijack a cell. When Courtney "CJ" Johnson pulls up footage from her Ph.D. dissertation, it's like she's ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- When Courtney “CJ” Johnson pulls up footage from her Ph.D. dissertation, it’s like she’s watching an attempted break-in on a home security camera. The intruder cases its target without ...