In the small study, seven out of ten participants maintained low levels of HIV for several months after receiving the ...

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's the heat itself that makes the difference.

HIV doesn’t make you sick immediately. It slowly weakens the immune system. Knowing how it works helps reduce fear, ...

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

Viruses and their hosts—whether bacteria, animals, or humans—are locked in a constant evolutionary arms race. Cells evolve ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause disease while sparing your body’s own healthy cells. This ...

Foods that support immune health, like citrus fruits, fatty fish, and leafy greens, contain immune-boosting nutrients like zinc and vitamins C, D, and E.

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have modified a herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) that stimulates the immune system to attack glioblastoma cells. A ...