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Focusing on the futuristic tech that appears in sci-fi without paying attention to the actual point of the story is a big ...

Discover how a tiny RNA molecule serves as a molecular switch in viral infections, providing insights into phage biology.

Deep in coastal mangroves and even inside our own mouths, biologists are finding that DNA does not always sit in a simple ...

A newly identified virus–cell hybrid structure allows viruses to spread faster and more aggressively by hitching a ride on ...

As antibiotic-resistant infections rise and are projected to cause up to 10 million deaths per year by 2050, scientists are looking to bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, as an alternative.

Research revealed how bacteriophages use a tiny piece of genetic material to hijack bacterial cells and make more copies of themselves.

New research shows that genetic changes in modern H5N1 viruses improve their ability to infect bovine cells, helping explain recent HPAI detections in U.S. dairy herds.

Bacteria use a short RNA guide to detect viruses and activate a self-destruct mechanism that protects the wider microbial ...

The death toll and economic damage associated with flu highlight its role as one of the most harmful viruses in history.

BIO-Europe Startup Spotlight returns to Lisbon in March 2026, showcasing Europe’s top early-stage biotech pitches to industry ...

In an article published in Nature Microbiology, scientists reveal the existence of numerous new lineages of mirusviruses, ...