I ntrepid microbe hunters have discovered 20 new viruses lurking in the bat populations of the orchards of southwestern China ...

New viruses that are genetically similar to known fatal viruses have been discovered near food sources in a concerning new ...

Two newly discovered viruses lurking in bats are dangerously similar to Nipah and Hendra, both of which have caused deadly ...

The microorganisms in our homes, where we spend a large amount of time, can play an important role in our health, Gilbert ...

An obscure group of phages offers insights into elements of microbial warfare—and blueprints for new antibiotics.

Researchers have discovered two new viruses in bats that are closely related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses—pathogens ...

Despite medical advances, infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses are still among the most common causes of death ...

Lower diversity in the oral microbiome was linked to higher depressive symptoms in a large U.S. sample, with especially ...