A cold sore might seem like a minor nuisance. But behind that tingling lip is one of the world’s most widespread and cunning ...

In the world of viral research, uncovering a virus’s weaknesses is often a painstaking process that requires years of ...

Researchers discovered that HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus) actively reshapes the 3D layout of human DNA within hours of ...

New imaging tools reveal how within an hour of infection, the virus begins to alter our chromosomes to kick-start its own replication.

If viral RNA fragments get inserted into DNA, which is inherited, when the cell reads out its DNA and makes these viral RNA fragments, they can change the process of splicing RNA and generate ...

The HCV RNA PCR test is a blood test used to diagnose hepatitis C and measure the levels of virus in the bloodstream. Read on to learn more.

Viruses are entirely dependent on their hosts to reproduce. They ransack living cells for parts and energy and hijack the ...

“We have pretty good information from acute RNA virus infections that RNA does persist and that it does have consequences,” she said. “Basically, it’s hard to get rid of viruses.” ...

Temperature increase triggers viral infection Date: November 8, 2023 Source: Lund University Summary: Researchers have mapped on an atomic level what happens in a virus particle when the ...

A viral infection produces many different siRNA molecules, but only a few have a protective effect," says Professor Sven-Erik Behrens from the Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at MLU. His ...