A nasty rash isn’t the only thing this shot may spare you from. A new study from the University of Southern California found that a recommended vaccine for older adults may not only prevent a painful viral infection but also help slow the aging process.

Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis arise when the immune system turns against the body itself. Yet for most of them, it remains unclear why this process begins. Researchers have now identified how the Epstein-Barr virus can,

Finding a way to disrupt the process of RNA release by targeting asymmetric features such as the isopeptide link in Turnip Crinkle Virus could lead to new antiviral therapies or better RNA therapeutics, drugs that prevent infection and autoimmune disorders, explained Sean Braet, a postdoctoral researcher at Penn State and co-author on the paper.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester.

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne pathogen that has been identified in more than 110 countries around the world. The virus typically causes flu-like symptoms, but it can also trigger chronic, severe joint pain in some people. Researchers at La ...

A new study shows that the body’s early immune response, not the virus itself, often determines how severe a rhinovirus cold becomes.