The diagram shows the important events and processes in the emergence of influenza A (H1N1) viruses during the past 91 years. Avian, swine, and human populations are represented in the top ...

The middle diagram shows RBD-up conformation, and the diagram at right shows the spike on the SARS virus for comparison’s sake. (Wrapp et al. / UT-Austin / NIH via Science / AAAS) The University ...

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — There is no cure for the common cold. But there are cures — or at least vaccines — for other viruses, and researchers are working hard to build a toolbox to be able to rapidly ...

Viruses must infect a host to multiply. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that ...

Today, the descendants of this virus continue to cause the majority of influenza infections in humans (see diagram). Five of the genes of today's H3N2 influenza virus have their origin in the 1918 ...

Scientists have now discovered over 200 viruses that were till date unknown to humans. These belong to same strains that cause diseases such as hemorrhagic fevers (Dengue or Ebola) and influenza.

Ayesha Rascoe talks with biologist Jennie Lavine from biotech firm Karius about how viruses evolve, why they tend to become weaker over time, and what this means for the coronavirus. It's too soon ...