A surging Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo underscores the need for broader global health preparedness against rare but deadly pathogens.
Bat DNA reveals a strong link between longevity and immune function, showing longer-lived bats have more cancer-fighting genes and unique cell damage responses.
An experimental antiviral pill prevented a measles-like virus from spreading through air and contact in ferrets, offering a new tool against outbreaks.
Research from the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology reveals that the first nucleotide of an RNA molecule, A or G, significantly impacts the strength of the cellular antiviral immune response.