Viruses

US experts warn of surge in respiratory infections

Researchers caution that country could face wave of respiratory viruses post holiday season.

Tel Aviv University team identifies some 100,000 new types of viruses, a ninefold increase in the number of RNA viruses known to science.

Team studying core ice samples from Tibetan Plateau find 28 genetic markers from viruses not previously studied by science.

Mutations are not strictly limited to viruses. All societies continually mutate, adapt, change and attempt to renew themselves. Opinion.

Children from Kfar Eldad diagnosed with fever caused by certain Borrelia bacteria. Children likely picked up bacteria while spelunking.

If human testing successful, vaccine to be used during a public health emergency in October or November.

Scientists warn that it could take a decade to make a vaccine against the mosquito-borne virus

Dept. Defense Min. Ben Dahan vehemently denies Wednesday reports Israel planted viruses in European hotels.