viruses
How Gross Is It to Let My Dog Give Me Kisses?
Let's start here: One in six dogs is a "serious stool eater."
The Vaccine Hunter: Nelson Michael Is Working to End Humanity’s Worst Diseases
From Ebola, to Zika, to HIV, Dr. Nelson Michael isn’t afraid of a challenge.
Why Viruses Have Evolved to Be Gentler on Women
A new study seeks to find an evolutionary explanation for the so-called "man flu" phenomenon, in which men are perceived to be greater victims of infectious disease.
New, Genetically-Modified HIV Vaccine Enters Next Phase of Trials
Early trials showed the vaccine caused an immune response, but whether that’s enough to prevent someone from getting HIV is another question.
Florida Needs a New Place to Release Genetically-Modified Anti-Zika Mosquitoes
The local community voted against the experiment, but the government has decided to move forward somewhere else.
New Antibody Neutralizes Nearly Every HIV Strain
NIH scientists find most potent, wide-reaching HIV antibody so-far known.
It's Time To Face My Flu Shot Fears
I haven't had the flu or a flu shot for almost a decade, but that's a weak argument against vaccination.
Scientists Discover a Vulnerability in HIV's Protective Shell
The discovery offers a new target for future treatments.