Bacteria and viruses are the most common causes of disease, but they have some key differences. Here's what you need to know.

The primary cause of warts is the human papillomavirus (HPV). This highly contagious virus can be easily transmitted through direct contact with an infected person or surface. There are over 100 ...

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. If not treated, it can lead to the autoimmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). As happens with other viruses, when a ...

Peter Kasson receives funding from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Commonwealth Health Research Board, and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. He is ...

The blood-retinal barrier is designed to protect our vision from infections by preventing microbial pathogens from reaching the retina where they could trigger an inflammatory response with potential ...

In a significant development, scientists at Wuhan Institute of Virology in China have discovered a new coronavirus in bats that can enter human’s body using the same gateway as the virus that causes ...

The challenge with curing the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is that it tends to hide dormant in cells, evading the ...

The landscape of HIV prevention has undergone a profound transformation with significant advancements in medical interventions and a deeper understanding of how the virus spreads. These developments ...

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern. There have been over 15,600 cases and over 530 deaths reported in the Democratic Republic ...

The blood-retinal barrier is designed to protect our vision from infections by preventing microbial pathogens from reaching the retina where they could trigger an inflammatory response with potential ...