Viruses

Researchers have detected novel viruses in samples of glacial ice, suggesting global heating could lead to the re-emergence of historic pathogens. But the science is uncertain.

Foreign powers have "weaponized" the debate surrounding health care, according to experts.

The virus causes sore blisters to form across the body.

Scientists say the teenager is unlikely to be the only person to be infected with the virus.

Even among the giant viruses, these are weird.

The researchers are now exploring preventative measures.

The research can explain how identical viruses travel thousands of miles around the planet.

Researchers recommend starting with Saturn and Jupiter.

Arc is the first and so far only non-viral protein known to behave this way.

Antibiotic-resistant infections are a growing problem, and there is not enough research currently underway to develop new drugs.

Just 3 percent of infected persons caused 61 percent of cases of Ebola.

Increasing outbreaks of mumps virus across the U.S. may be the result of the vaccine itself—and the lack thereof.

A study has suggested that late-risers might have one up on early birds.

Americans paid about $325 million in cyber ransom in 2015, and that figure will rise dramatically this year.

The virus may also infect humans and affect the brain.

Viruses could be used as vehicles for delivering healthy genes to treat cystic fibrosis and other genetic diseases

Experiments conducted with so-called "leaky vaccines" confirmed a long-debated theory.

The tool is expected to help doctors find hard-to-detect infections in time to stop them in their tracks.

Worry about the disease has been reflected across the region with dozens of suspected cases being tested in Hong Kong.

Fifteen children have died so far, and it's likely to get worse.

Scientists find the first indications that there may be healthy viruses living in your gut.

Shoddy methods and incomplete science don't support the cure claim.

"For those living in the U.S., the discovery of a case in Dallas should not be cause for panic or alarm," writes, Jae Won Joh, MD.

There is some disagreement over how to properly handle Ebola medical waste.

The worst Ebola outbreak on record has already killed over 2,800 people - more than the combined total of all previous outbreaks

The death of Dr. Olivet Buck throws into stark contrast the difference in how the west and the World Health Organization treat foreign vs. African health care workers.

U.S. personnel will build treatment centers and train healthcare workers to stem the rapid spread of Ebola

Luckily the virus isn't usually deadly, but has caused many hospitalizations.

People are already starting to doubt the government's plan to keep everyone in their homes for 3 days

The organization noted that motorbike-taxis and regular taxis are "a hot source of potential virus transmission"