To prevent viruses from sickening or killing us—whether it's an individual case of hepatitis B or a COVID pandemic—it's ...

Scientists discover new viruses every year. A catalogue of the riskiest ones could help us spot the next pandemic before it ...

Bloodborne pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, are present in blood and body fluids and can cause disease in humans. The bloodborne pathogens of primary concern are hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and ...

VLP technology shows remarkable versatility. Dozens of vaccine candidates are in development for infectious diseases, inflammatory conditions and even cancer. These particles are made up of viral ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified 24 pathogen families that could pose the greatest risk to public health. The list aims to guide preparedness efforts in diagnostics, therapeutics, ...

In a recent review published in the journal Virology, researchers examined the increasing diversity of human viruses, their epidemiological significance, and preventive strategies to mitigate emerging ...

Dennis D'Amico, associate professor of animal science, has demonstrated that bacteriophages can effectively reduce the amount of common foodborne pathogens in milk. Bacteriophages are viruses that ...

Researchers have invented a new vaccine that protects mice from respiratory viruses, bacteria and allergens – the closest yet to a universal vaccine. In the realm of medical advancements, a universal ...