At last, a pill that can prevent COVID after exposure to infected people
Xocova (ensitrelvir) has been approved for COVID-19 prevention in Japan on the basis of promising trial results.Credit: The…
Scientists map 239 human-infective RNA viruses to track future outbreak risks
A new global dataset of 239 human-infective RNA viruses shows how animal hosts, vector transmission, surveillance gaps, and…
Long COVID in children doubles risk of poor grades
Children with long-COVID are falling behind in school and struggling socially, with new research revealing how the condition…
Antiviral activity and chemical characterization of Egyptian Ziziphus spina-christi against human respiratory viruses
Ziziphus spina-christi is a tree that produces edible fruits known as Nabq. It belongs to Rhamnaceae family that…
Scientists find unexpected immune pathways for mRNA cancer vaccines
The advent of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 in 2020 changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the…
Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.3.2 shows no signs of greater danger
The Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from more than 90 Centers of Excellence…
Early Release – Accelerated Increase in Candida auris Bloodstream Infections during COVID-19 Pandemic, South Africa – Volume 32, Number 4—April 2026 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online…
Do multi-strain probiotics improve long covid symptoms?
Can probiotics help rebalance the disrupted gut in long COVID? New research reveals subtle microbiome shifts and hints…
CDC tracks SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 global rise and finds early signals in U.S. wastewater
A new CDC report shows how traveler screening and wastewater monitoring detected the emerging BA.3.2 variant early, offering…
Long COVID taste loss tied to reduced expression of key taste genes
Even after the virus disappears, some people continue to experience altered taste. New research suggests that subtle molecular…
Nearly 70 weeks after infection, long COVID patients show no detectable inflammation in blood tests
Nearly a year and a half after infection, researchers examined whether long COVID leaves measurable traces of inflammation…
Lingering brain inflammation found after mild COVID infection
Even a mild case of COVID-19 or the flu can impact the body long after the fever and…