Research shows synthetic chromosomes can be transferred to human cells with potential to improve viral resistance ...

Ancient viruses embedded in human DNA millions of years ago may play a role in raising people’s risks of depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The viral genes have unusual activity levels in ...

Ancient viral DNA embedded in the human genome may boost people's susceptibility to neuropsychiatric disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. A study published in May in the ...

Some viruses mutate more rapidly than others. Learn more about why that is and what that means for your health.

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 the ...

Cornell researchers have found that a new DNA sequencing technology can be used to study how transposons move within and bind ...

Ancient viruses are embedded everywhere in the human genome. Estimates range, but it's thought that about eight percent of the human genome could be made up of these ancient retroviruses, which are ...

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, ...

A study uncovers the viral gene that lets bird flu beat fever, reshaping surveillance strategies as H5N1 continues to spread.

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's ...