A study uncovers the viral gene that lets bird flu beat fever, reshaping surveillance strategies as H5N1 continues to spread.

ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B).

DNA scaffolds that mirror influenza virus protein geometry boost antiviral binding and reduce infection more effectively than ...

The ongoing influenza burden, combined with challenges in vaccine development and surveillance, demands new solutions. The virus’s rapid mutation, labour-intensive lab methods, and complex immune ...

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's the heat itself that makes the difference.

Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast to hear flu expert Ian Barr describe how the global system works to choose the ...

The flu can also cause a general feeling of fatigue or malaise, Ray says, as well as gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea ...

The U.S. may be in for yet another rough flu season, particularly as influenza A H3N2 mutated into a new subclade and has been associated with an earlier-than-usual start to flu season in other parts ...

For more than half a century, scientists have hunted for the cause of lupus. The disease is relentless and debilitating, one ...

Silanna UV's Ultraviolet LEDs effectively inactivate multiple H5N1 avian influenza virus strains within seconds, according to recent research by scientists at the University of Siena. The research ...

Chennai hospitals report a surge in seasonal fevers, with rising dengue cases complicating diagnoses and treatment options.

A virus that can easily spread across the winter period can show a variety of symptoms similar to the common cold; however, ...