For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown how ...

Monkeys infected with Ebola can be cured with a pill, according to a new study out Friday that could pave the way for more ...

Sarah Naluyima is a dedicated community health worker at the forefront of Uganda’s Ebola outbreak response. For 15 years, Sarah has worked in her community, raising awareness about various health ...

Marburg virus, a member of the same family as Ebola virus, is highly transmissible through infected ... Without high ...

German researchers say the answer may be in virus-reactive memory T cells, which are triggered by COVID infection.

The WHO said strong public engagement, including campaigns to counter misinformation, has helped Uganda reduce fatalities ...

The replication of the Nipah virus's genetic material in infected cells has been demonstrated for the first time by ...

Dr. Hauke Hillen was able to visualize the three-dimensional structure of the viral "copying machine". These findings could contribute to the future development of antiviral drugs for the treatment of ...

USAID had more than 50 staffers dedicated to outbreak response, but recent cuts left just six people to handle Ebola, Marburg virus, mpox and bird flu preparedness. “I have no idea how six people are ...

Scientists suspect the first person infected with Ebola in an outbreak acquired the virus through contact with an infected animal or eating its raw meat. Ugandan officials are still investigating ...

People usually become infected with Lassa virus through exposure to food or household items contaminated with urine or faeces of infected rats – present in some West African countries where the ...

Scientists suspect the first person infected with Ebola in an outbreak acquired the virus through contact with an infected animal or eating its raw meat. Ugandan officials are still investigating ...