The herpes virus that commonly causes cold sores affects how tightly coiled our DNA is and makes it shrink, all to help ...

Cold sore-causing HSV-1 doesn't just hijack cells it reconfigures the entire architecture of our DNA to aid its invasion.

Researchers discovered that HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus) actively reshapes the 3D layout of human DNA within hours of ...

Viruses are entirely dependent on their hosts to reproduce. They ransack living cells for parts and energy and hijack the ...

In the world of viral research, uncovering a virus’s weaknesses is often a painstaking process that requires years of ...

Viruses are entirely dependent on their hosts to reproduce. They ransack living cells for parts and energy and hijack the ...

Rare for a cold, common with flu. Fevers with flu can go over 102 degrees, especially in children, and can persist three or four days. • Headache. Rare for a cold, common in flu. • Aches and ...

Here’s what causes colds to spread so easily, how long they are usually contagious and how they’re most commonly treated.

New research suggests that that HSV-1, the common virus behind cold sores, could raise Alzheimer's risk—but that using an antiviral can have a mitigating effect. Here's what to know about the link.

A mother from Sussex is warning others not to kiss babies after her newborn daughter died from a virus that can be spread ...