Scientists in Japan have discovered a previously unknown giant virus, offering new insight into this enigmatic category of viruses – and possibly also into the origins of multicellular life. The virus was found infecting an amoeba in a freshwater pond near Tokyo,

A virus that infects nearly all children early in life has, in rare cases, been present within human DNA for thousands of years.

As humans alter the planet’s climate and ecosystems, scientists are looking to Earth’s history to help predict what may unfold from climate change. To this end, massive ice structures like glaciers serve as nature’s freezers, archiving detailed ...

Of all the pathogens that have plagued humanity, few are as notorious and persistent as influenza. Its Houdini-like ability to regularly slip the shackles of vaccine- or infection-induced immunity, aided by a steady and sustained mutation rate, has created ...

After battling the deadly COVID-19 virus for over 5 years, the world is now on the verge of witnessing the rise of another dangerous outbreak - H5N1 or bird flu. Scroll down to know if this virus is capable of triggering the next pandemic.

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and ...