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.
Using an image-guided minimally invasive procedure, researchers may be able to restore the sense of smell in patients who have suffered with long-COVID, according to…
Viruses, like humans, can fall ill due to other viruses. This phenomenon, demonstrated through satellite viruses like MiniFlayer, which attaches to other viruses such as…
A new research study shows that human behavior, like lockdowns, influences the evolution of COVID-19, leading to strains that are more transmissible earlier in their…
Results suggest many more similar systems exist to discover. No one had ever seen one virus latching onto another virus, until anomalous sequencing results sent…
Chemists discover the structures of open and closed states of the channel, which could help the development of antiviral drugs to reduce inflammation. MIT researchers…
Components of the SARS-CoV-2 virus remain in the gut of some long COVID patients, causing persistent inflammation, vagus nerve dysfunction, and neurological symptoms. Patients with…
Zika-carrying mosquito eggs can survive drying due to metabolic changes, offering potential control strategies. Eggs of the mosquito that carries Zika virus can tolerate extended…
Scientists from the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have discovered that bats’ unique genes give them a robust immune system, protecting them from harmful viruses and…
Experts warn of a potential resurgence of yellow fever in the American South, advocating for enhanced disease surveillance, antiviral development, and innovative mosquito control measures….
Researchers have identified “Post-treatment controllers” in HIV-1 carriers who can manage the virus after stopping treatment. A specific antibody, EPTC112, plays a crucial role in…
EVEscape predicts future viral mutations, new variants using evolutionary, biological information. New AI tool called EVEscape uses evolutionary and biological information to predict how a…
The Lingering Aftermath of Respiratory Infections New research has found that people may experience long-term symptoms — or ‘long colds’ — after acute respiratory infections…
A standardized eye examination might reveal in the future whether people are suffering from long Covid / post-Covid. A team of scientists was able to…
A study found a connection between the antiviral drug molnupiravir and distinct SARS-CoV-2 mutations, emphasizing the need for careful assessment in drug development. Researchers at…
Novel vaccine includes NIH-funded technology in development since 2004. A trial of a preventive HIV vaccine candidate has begun enrollment in the United States and…
A study suggests that “Long COVID” may be linked to immune imprinting, where past virus exposures influence responses to new infections. Individuals with PASC showed…
Vaccine Candidate FluMos-v2 Targets Six Flu Strains A Phase 1 trial for the investigational universal influenza vaccine candidate, FluMos-v2, has started at the National Institutes…
New research findings can potentially support the development of more effective vaccines and therapeutics, ultimately increasing immunological memory to combat influenza and other respiratory infections….