The flu illness is triggered by influenza viruses, which enter the body through droplets and then infect cells. Researchers ...

Viruses are tiny — and sneaky. So sneaky that some play a deadly game of hide and seek. The "seek" part is all too familiar: They're always looking for ways to infect humans. Their ability to hide is ...

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's ...

Scientists have discovered that avian influenza viruses have a gene that makes them incredibly resistant to heat, rendering ...