Virus

Health New portable testing device rapidly detects HIV and COVID-19 with high accuracy

A new glowing virus test from Mass General Brigham called LUCAS offers fast, portable, and accurate results without lab tools or power.

Green Impact Scientists discover 230 new giant viruses hidden in the world’s oceans Rebecca Shavit

Health Groundbreaking antibody nasal spray stops flu viruses Rebecca Shavit

Health Breakthrough discovery could stop cold sores before they start Rebecca Shavit

Health New antiviral chewing gum blocks influenza and other infectious diseases Rebecca Shavit

Health Mpox is a growing global health threat, scientists warn Rebecca Shavit

Health Scientists discovered a new way to prevent cold sores Rebecca Shavit

Health Tiny vortexes help detect dangerous viruses Rebecca Shavit

Health The surprising link between common virus and Alzheimer’s disease Joseph Shavit

AI Cutting-edge AI spots cancer and viruses in cells before symptoms appear Joshua Shavit

Green Impact 1,700 previously unknown viruses found preserved in glacial ice Joshua Shavit

Health Your bathroom surfaces are teeming with viruses – that could be a good thing Rebecca Shavit

Green Impact Giant viruses discovered on Greenland ice sheet Joshua Shavit

Global Good This common virus could lead to Multiple Sclerosis, study finds Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Breakthrough drug-like molecule could prevent the flu, study finds Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Experimental gene therapy is 90% effective against genital and oral herpes Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Helpful virus could save billions of gallons of wastewater produced by the oil and gas industry Joshua Shavit