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Scientists have taken a major step toward stopping Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), an extremely common infection linked to cancer and chronic disease. By using mice engineered with human antibody genes, ...

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According to the CDC, many states are seeing a record number of flu cases. And now more co-infections are being reported in children as well. “Co-infections today are much more common now. It may be ...

"Finding human antibodies that block Epstein-Barr virus from infecting our immune cells has been particularly challenging ...

Stomach viruses can enter your mouth, nose, and eyes. But there’s plenty you can do to prevent getting sick after you come into contact with them. A stomach virus is an infectious microscopic organism ...

Is it true that certain nasal sprays can prevent covid? Scientists are researching at least two sprays that target the coronavirus where it most commonly enters our bodies — the nose. Both sprays are ...

The Food and Drug Administration has released a new national strategy to prevent foodborne illness in fresh and frozen berries that the frozen food industry says align with voluntary guidance. Fresh ...

Infectious diseases expert talks about rise in West Nile Virus cases in Kentucky. This year, there have been 19 cases of the West Nile Virus across the state. The Lexington-Fayette County Health ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new Zika vaccine from Brazil shields the brain and testicles, avoids dengue confusion, and could reshape prevention strategies ...