Thus, PRR ligation links innate and adaptive immunity; [34] a fact that is frequently exploited since many known vaccine adjuvants act as PRR ligands. [35, 36] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next Section ...

In fact, viruses are all around us, playing helpful and intricate roles in our bodies and the environment. Now, new research shows that they can also serve as food for certain microbes.

Scientists have uncovered over 200 new giant viruses lurking in ocean waters that not only help shape marine ecosystems but also manipulate photosynthesis in algae. These massive viruses once ...

More information: Benjamin Minch et al, Expansion of the genomic and functional diversity of global ocean giant viruses, npj Viruses (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44298-025-00122-z ...

COVID-19 is a reminder of their destructive power, but they’re crucial to humans’ development and survival. Although feared as agents of disease, viruses also work wonders, shaping evolution ...

Bat viruses similar to MERS have potential to jump to humans by Devin Rokyta, Washington State University edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' notes ...

Our study shows catching common respiratory viruses raises your short-term risk of a heart attack or stroke. In other words, common viruses, such as those that cause flu and COVID, can trigger them.

Our study shows catching common respiratory viruses raises your short-term risk of a heart attack or stroke. In other words, common viruses, such as those that cause flu and COVID, can trigger them.

The sample was taken on June 13. So far, there are no cases in humans. While this is early to detect West Nile virus, experts cautioned that this does not necessarily foretell a bad mosquito season.

Trump’s new COVID-19 website features five arguments supporting the lab. Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a ...

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These viruses are so closely related to MERS, so we have to be concerned if they ever infect humans. While there's no evidence they've crossed into people yet, the potential is there - and that ...