Nearly all adults carry Epstein–Barr virus—but new research reveals how it can hijack immune cells, sparking a chronic disease that attacks the body from within. This colorized transmission electron ...

On a stormy Monday in March, 1827, the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven passed away after a protracted illness. Bedridden ...

A nasty, highly contagious virus is spreading across the country ahead of the holiday season — and it’s not the flu or Covid. Norovirus, also called the “winter vomiting disease,” has been rising ...

Steffini Stalos, DO, FCAP, is a pathology and lab medicine physician. She is also the chief medical officer of the lab consultancy firm Blood Associates, LLC. Most flu vaccines are made with ...

Influenza virus is an infectious agent belonging to the virus family Orthomyxoviridae that causes a respiratory tract infection (influenza or 'flu') in vertebrates. There are three main species, and ...

After eight symphonies, Beethoven took his Ninth to a whole new level by composing the biggest symphony in existence at that time. This landmark feat for choir and orchestra is best known for its epic ...

Virus entry into animal cells is initiated by attachment to receptors and is followed by important conformational changes of viral proteins, penetration through (non-enveloped viruses) or fusion with ...

Dec. 12, 2025 Researchers used AI to pinpoint a little-known monkeypox protein that provokes strong protective antibodies. When the team tested this protein as a vaccine ingredient in mice, it ...

So what’s going on? Flu, in particular, is causing concern. with the number of hospital patients with the virus reaching levels not seen since 2010, this year’s winter flu crisis has plunged the NHS ...