Ancient viral fossils buried in our DNA are offering fresh clues about how today’s respiratory pathogens infect and spread.

Viruses in different life cycles can promote elemental cycling (e.g., carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus) by viral lysing or auxiliary metabolic genes (AMGs) metabolisms. Viruses can increase microbial ...

Viruses have a bad reputation. They are responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic and a long list of maladies that have plagued humanity since time immemorial. Is there anything to celebrate about them?

Giant viruses are a part of a group of nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses (NCLVD) whose viral particle magnitude, structure, genome length, and complexity are larger than the standard virus family.

A new study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) reveals a key part of the Ebola virus life cycle at a higher resolution than ever before. The research sheds light on how Ebola ...

Viruses are often seen only as killers—responsible for diseases like HIV, Ebola, and influenza. But what if we told you that without them, you wouldn’t exist? Ancient viruses shaped the evolution of ...

Viruses are apparently no exception to the dog-eat-dog world that is nature. In a recent study, scientists have found evidence that some microscopic organisms actively feed on viruses. Though this may ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Many viruses measure just tens of nanometers (nm) in size, but that ...

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Viruses have a bad reputation. They are responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic and a long list of maladies that have ...