Drought conditions, exacerbated by climate change, are increasing the spread of infectious diseases like cholera and West Nile virus due to water shortages and…

The DR Congo is testing the Ervebo vaccine against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain for the first time. This trial determines if the drug can stop the current outbr…

England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show. The ta…

Scientists are using AI to design new viruses. Should they be? Research is outpacing regulation to govern artificial intelligence-designed biology By Stephan…

US West Nile cases peak in late August due to ideal mosquito breeding conditions from a warm, wet summer. Residents should use repellents and eliminate standin…

The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo began at least three months before it was officially declared - meaning the health authorities ar…

The WHO recommends testing the Ervebo Ebola vaccine against the rare Bundibugyo strain in DR Congo to confirm its effectiveness, as past outbreaks showed 40% m…

The technique could lead to new treatments for antibiotic-resistant bugs, but some scientists say the technology could be misused

Scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to design complete, functioning viruses with genomes never seen before in nature — a breakthrough that could …

A fringe conspiracy theory about a “censorship-industrial complex” moved from online forums to a draft White House executive order in 2024, aiming to defund gr…

The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technolo…