The origin of life on Earth becomes even more fascinating and complex as we peer into the mysterious world of viruses. Said to have existed since living cells first appeared, these microscopic ...

A giant virus discovered in Japan is adding fuel to the provocative idea that viruses helped create complex life. Named ushikuvirus, it infects amoebae and shows unique traits that connect different ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As summer turns to fall, it's still mosquito season in Wisconsin — which means West Nile virus is still circulating. The state ...

When people talk about the coronavirus, they sometimes describe this invisible entity as if it has a personality and even a conscience. If you ask a biology or medical student what a virus is, they ...

The World Health Organization reported two cases of a rare virus in an eastern Indian state on Thursday. The virus — called Nipah — kills more than half of the people it infects. Nipah virus, which ...

New research shows the common cold virus may stay hidden in the body and spread without symptoms long after recovery.

Alarmist headlines that warn of China once again being overwhelmed by a mysterious new virus have dominated in the past few days. But the virus reported to be responsible for a surge in respiratory ...

In a new study, published in Cell, researchers describe a newfound mechanism for creating proteins in a giant DNA virus, comparable to a mechanism in eukaryotic cells. The finding challenges the dogma ...

This virus has its reservoir in bats and is transmitted through close contact and contaminated food. In Europe, the risk of contagion is low, experts assure. The Government of India lowered the alarm ...