Cases of Borna disease virus 1 (BoDV-1) are extremely rare in humans, but in those who develop disease, the outcome is severe ...

A research group has successfully determined, for the first time in the world, the capsid (outer shell) structure of ...

Viruses are masters at invading our cells thanks to specialized proteins that coat their surfaces. When scientists design ...

Following 70 years of expertise investigating some of the most widespread and harmful viruses such as HIV, influenza and Ebola, Kyoto University’s Institute for Life and Medical Sciences is developing ...

Like most bacteria, Vibrio cholerae lives under constant attack from viruses. To survive, bacteria equip themselves with ...

Bluetongue, one of the most devastating and widespread animal diseases, is caused by a virus that is transmitted between animals by a blood-feeding insect vector. It has been recognized as a viral ...