New bacterial mRNA vaccine technology shows promise in fighting plague, and could help address the global threat of antibiotic resistance through rapid vaccine development.

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Never-ending woes for park officials as America's premier National Park battles raging fires and deadly diseases ...

The Fantasia International Film Festival will be kicking off its 29th edition later in just a few days, running from July 16 to August 4, with some wild new movies making their world premiere.

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The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the most common and persistent human viruses in the world, according to the CDC.

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Scientists have discovered a stealthy mechanism that cytomegalovirus (CMV)—the leading infectious cause of birth defects in ...

A 25-year-old local scientist captured rare footage showing how one of the world’s deadliest viruses could jump from bats to ...

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20 new bat viruses discovered in China, two closely linked to deadly Nipah and Hendra The team raised concerns about transmission to humans due to the proximity of bats to orchards.