The study revealed that a gene common in some bats can reduce the production of the SARS-CoV-2 virus by up to 90%, which could help lead to new medical approaches to combating viral diseases.

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system. Although often dismissed as a seasonal illness, it can lead to ...

(NEXSTAR) – The flu is spreading far and wide across the U.S. – and influenza A is largely to blame. Of all the flu tests ...

Low vaccination rates may be contributing to the spread of flu, but data suggests the number of cases so far this season is ...

New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 67 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu ...

Scientists have identified nanoparticles that latch onto and destroy virus membranes, opening new possibilities for antiviral ...

Understanding the role fomites, including dust, dander and feathers, and other factors play in the transmission of highly ...

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have taken a step toward developing a bird flu vaccine. And their findings could ...

Scientists were slow to recognize that Covid spreads through the air. Some are now trying to get ahead of the bird flu.

Pasteurization at 63°C and 72°C effectively inactivates influenza A viruses in milk, ensuring its safety for human ...