The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued advice following the spread of a deadly virus with no cure and no vaccine. India has officially reported two cases of the bat-borne pathogen spreading in hospitals in the eastern state of West Bengal.

Health officials in India have quarantined around 100 people after confirming two cases of the deadly Nipah virus, with 196 contacts traced and tested negative as authorities work to contain the outbreak.

Two emerging pathogens with animal origins—influenza D virus and canine coronavirus—have so far been quietly flying under the radar, but researchers warn conditions are ripe for the viruses to spread more widely among humans.

This is an updated version of a story first published on Oct. 30, 2022. The original video can be viewed here. In January, Uganda declared an end to the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus that alarmed scientists in 2022. No cases were discovered outside ...

Recent reports of Nipah virus (NiV) infections in West Bengal, India, have reignited global concern, prompting public health authorities to prioritize research into this high-mortality pathogen.

India’s Nipah virus outbreak has sparked global concern due to the virus’s high fatality rate, lack of vaccines or treatment, and ability to spread from animals to humans and between people. Experts warn that climate change and habitat loss increase spillover risk,

Rising star scientist leaves US and returns to his alma mater where he will research viruses that can cause life-threatening diseases.

A viral particle with an unprecedentedly long 'tail' has been caught infecting dinoflagellate plankton in the Pacific Ocean. The virus, PelV-1 uses its tail to attach to its intended victim while shunting its genetic material inside. In addition, Cornell ...