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

Marine viruses deploy a sophisticated Trojan horse maneuver that enables them to dismantle the energy systems of ocean ...

Retroviruses are viruses that have evolved the ability to write their genetic code into a cell's own DNA. The most ancient ...

Evo’s success wasn’t limited to proteins. When they tested a different toxin that had an RNA-based inhibitor, the system ...

Researchers found that rabies virus uses a shape-shifting protein to hijack RNA and control vital cell functions. Viruses are astonishingly efficient, able to take over our cells and control essential ...

Emerging viral pathogens represent a critical area of concern in molecular virology and public health. The capacity of viruses to evolve rapidly—through ...