Imagine a virus so lethal that up to 90% of those infected don’t survive. That’s Marburg - a rare but extremely dangerous disease with no known cure. In this video, we explore its history, how it ...

Figure 3. Marburg hemorrhagic fever pathogenesis model. Primary targets cells for Marburg virus infection are macrophages and dendritic cells. In dendritic cells, infection leads to 'paralysis' of ...

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is no different. Known mostly for causing cold sores, this virus is silent in most people. But inside of our cells, the herpes virus does something extraordinary to ...

Herpes simplex virus type 1 reshapes host chromatin architecture via transcription machinery hijacking. Nature Communications, 2025; 16 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-60534-6 ...

The H5N1 avian influenza virus has infected birds and mammals around the world. As of June 2025, 70 people have been infected, and 1 person has died in the United States.

More information: Herpes simplex virus type 1 reshapes host chromatin architecture via transcription machinery hijacking, Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-60534-6 ...

Human DNA in its natural state inside cells (left) compared to eight hours after being infected with HSV-1 (right). The virus compacts the human genome’s size significantly and moves it towards ...

SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed it is investigating a case of human West Nile virus infection. Due to federal and state privacy protections, any ...