Breakthrough reveals how viruses efficiently pack genetic material
Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously…
Maryland health department confirms 1st human case of West Nile virus this year
The Maryland Department of Health said Friday that an adult living in central Maryland has tested positive for…
COVID levels tick up in Mass. as ‘Stratus’ variant dominates
The increase makes sense for this time of year, as people spend more time indoors in air-conditioned spaces…
Giant Dormant Virus Found in Algae Could Revolutionize Genetics
In 2025, scientists at Virginia Tech made an extraordinary discovery while studying a simple green alga, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii.…
In Oregon and Beyond, Many Kids in Mental Health Crises Come to the ER—And Languish
A few years ago, the Portland-based health policy researcher John McConnell recalls, he started hearing about a problem.…
‘Frankenstein’ bunnies with head spikes invade US
It’s not just a bad hare day. A rapidly spreading virus is causing cottontail rabbits to grow black,…
How wastewater testing protects kids’ health
HOUSTON – Mother of three Ebony London prioritizes her children’s health, focusing on balanced meals and vitamins. This…
Pierce County woman may have first locally transmitted case of malaria in Washington – KIRO 7 News Seattle
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department says it’s investigating after a local woman was recently…
Genetic profiling offers hope for understanding multiple sclerosis risk
In a major step towards early detection, University of South Australia researchers are investigating the biology behind multiple…
Arlington Sprays for West Nile After Positive Mosquito Tests
On Tuesday night, as the city settled into the heavy stillness of a Texas summer evening, trucks rolled…