When a pathogen like a dangerous virus invades the human body, it usually has to enter human cells to cause an illness.

The flu illness is triggered by influenza viruses, which enter the body through droplets and then infect cells. Researchers ...

Scientists have finally watched influenza viruses break into living human cells in real time, catching the microscopic ...

Human astroviruses are a leading viral cause of the stomach bug-think vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. It often impacts young children and older adults, leading to vicious cycles of sickness and ...

Winter has returned, so is the flu season accompanied by flu, fever, aching limbs and runny nose,that has forced scientists ...

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's ...

The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health. By Carl Zimmer The viruses we know best are the ones that make us sick ...

Viruses are tiny — and sneaky. So sneaky that some play a deadly game of hide and seek. The "seek" part is all too familiar: They're always looking for ways to infect humans. Their ability to hide is ...

Viruses are tiny — and sneaky. So sneaky that some play a deadly game of hide and seek. The "seek" part is all too familiar: They're always looking for ways to infect humans. Their ability to hide is ...

Human Buddy is an animated show that explores the wonders of the human body in a fun and entertaining style. This episode delves into what happens when we’re infected by a virus. #humanbuddy ...

Scientists have captured a never-before-seen, high-resolution look at influenza’s stealthy invasion of human cells, revealing ...