Bacteriophages, the viruses that prey on bacteria, are the most abundant biological entities on earth, shaping the ...

As millions of Brits battle runny noses, croaky coughs and watery eyes, it may be easy to chug an antihistamine, but the nation is also known for a series of common viruses this time of year.

In the fight against antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) superbugs, an important weapon may just be hiding in some polluted stream, ...

A new study has found that certain bacteria living in the nose may influence how likely someone is to get a COVID-19 infection. The research reveals that certain types of nasal bacteria can affect the ...

Flu comes on faster than a cold. In flu, fever, chills, headaches, body aches and exhaustion are typically the first symptoms ...

A recent study reveals a surprising link between nasal bacteria and COVID-19 susceptibility. Researchers found that specific ...

Most group A strep infections cause mild illnesses like strep throat — but when that bacteria spreads to the blood and deep ...

Gene editing and many other useful biotechnology tools came from studies of bacteria fighting off viral invaders. But ...

A key to antibiotic resistance might be the use of viruses to kill bacteria, however, the systems that bacteria employ to defense themselves against viruses are unknown. Understanding these systems ...

A scoping review outlines how H5N1 bird flu is spreading in the U.S., jumping from birds to mammals and cattle, and ...

Allergies and sinus infections can cause many similar symptoms, such as nasal congestion. However, the conditions have ...

Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that could overtake cancer mortality within a few decades. In a new study, researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, show that the emergence of ...