After US, deadly pig virus a big threat in Europe
European Union announces strict measures on import of pig products, US promises action
A researcher reflects on progress fighting hepatitis C — and a path forward
The development of treatments over the past 30 years reflects the amazing progress the field has made in tackling hepatitis C in a relatively …
H5 pandemic in the making? Minks may become the bird flu vector for humans
Spain’s bird flu outbreak in minks hints at a mutating virus
Coronavirus mutated, new strain more aggressive: Research
Though older, less aggressive ‘S type’ strain seems to be more frequent now than ‘L type’
Ebola and Zika epidemics are driven by pathologies of society, not just a virus
To tackle Zika and other viral outbreaks, we need to focus not only on the pathology of the disease, but also on the global political …
Study finds mechanism for mother-child transmission of immunity to chickenpox
New finding takes understanding on how babies are protected against infections such as chickenpox to a different level
How Maharashtra’s tomato belt can tackle its viral menace
A plethora of viruses as well as insect vectors and pests pose an emerging threat to the tomato belt of Maharashtra; it is a wake-up call to …
Novel Langya henipavirus: Infection may have spread through rodent-like mammals
China reports 35 patients; Key symptoms include fever, cough & fatigue
COVID-19: Fresh Beijing cluster raises human-to-human transmission concerns
Chief epidemiologist at the Chinese CDC also pointed to influx of meat and seafood from across the country as cause for infection
Outbreaks like coronavirus start in and spread from the edges of cities
The new coronavirus crossed the animal-human divide at a market in Wuhan, one of the largest Chinese cities and a major transportation node
Simply Put: Guidelines to counter epidemic
Nipah virus antibodies found in Indian bats in Mahabaleshwar cave
Two bat species had the virus and antibodies
COVID-19: Commerce ministry’s PPE assessment not correct, says health ministry
Insurance cover for healthcare workers applicable only in case of death
COVID-19: Two new cases confirmed in India
Two new COVID-19 cases were found in Delhi and Telangana
Giant Viruses found in water samples from Mumbai
No cause to worry; all viruses are not disease causing
Seven-year-old boy dies of West Nile Virus in Kerala's Malappuram
The state might have been acting as a reservoir of the virus, say experts
Zika threat reaches Bihar
A 22-year-old man tests positive of the virus, but he could have got it in Rajasthan
Breakthrough in tackling zika: scientists identify proteins that make virus deadly
These results give researchers a crucial insight into how Zika affects cells
Centaurus: What we know about the new COVID variant and why there’s no cause for alarm
New variants which have mutations that evade our immunity will replicate and spread, leading to waves of infections
Nigeria’s missing virus hunters: University decline robs country of virologists
Nigeria should create an enabling environment for scientists to function effectively and maximally
CSIR develops technology for disinfecting water at Rs 2/litre
Science and Technology Minster Dr Harsh Vardhan said the domestic model can provide 10 litres of water in just five minutes and one full charge …
Nearly half of Zika pregnancies result in miscarriages, birth defects
Significant problems were seen among women infected just a few weeks before giving birth
Keeping up with viruses: Discoveries in 2022 to keep an eye on
Scientists have documented several new virus species, some of which can potentially threaten human health
International Day for Biological Diversity 2020: Why viruses are necessary
Possible solution to antimicrobial resistance, organ protection are some beneficial roles viruses play
Understanding zoonotic diseases: ‘Global human interaction has eased transmission’
Globalisation and population explosion have led to increase in human-to-human transmission of viruses, says Sanath Krishna Muliya, project …
