Bird flu. With that diagnosis in mind, one of Russo’s colleagues tried to get some bovine samples tested for H5N1, but the ...

Herpesvirus-encoded microRNAs (v-miRNAs) play a crucial role in modulating host cellular processes to promote viral persistence, immune evasion, and pathogenesis. These v-miRNAs function by targeting ...

DOCTORS are warning parents that 'chickenpox parties' are never a good idea. The gatherings - which aim to expose children to the virus to 'get it over with' - put kids at risk of "serious ...

On its website, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says plum pox virus (PPV) can "drastically reduce" yields of plants including peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries and almonds.

Then, in 2022, a study looked to another common virus that had been associated with Alzheimer’s disease – varicella zoster virus (VZV). This virus causes chicken pox and, in later life, shingles.

The NHS recommend that if you develop the signs of chickenpox you need to stay at home and should not expose the virus to anyone who is vulnerable. Here’s everything you need to know about ...

“While most children recover from chickenpox without complications, the virus can cause severe illness, particularly in babies, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.

A newly discovered bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, similar to the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been identified in China. The discovery was made by a team of virologists led by Shi ...

Shingles—also known as herpes zoster—is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same one that causes chickenpox. If you had that malady as a kid, you’re at risk for a case of shingles ...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A chickenpox outbreak has been reported at Penn State University. University Health Services confirmed three cases of the virus at the University Park campus. Officials say ...