Scientists have uncovered over 200 new giant viruses lurking in ocean waters that not only help shape marine ecosystems but also manipulate photosynthesis in algae. These massive viruses once nearly ...

Humans pass on more viruses to domestic and wild animals than we catch from them, according to a major new analysis of viral genomes. Humans pass on more viruses to domestic and wild animals than we ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Researchers have unearthed nearly 1,700 ancient virus species hidden within the glacial ice of the Himalayas. These ...

The eight winning essays in FQxI's latest essay competition, presented in partnership with the Paradox Science Institute, range from quantum effects at the level of enzymes to medically relevant ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Hundreds of vials containing live viruses have gone missing from a laboratory in Australia, sparking an investigation.

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Viruses found in the intestines — collectively called the gut virome — activate the immune system to help metabolize carbohydrates, thereby reducing blood sugar spikes, a new study in mice shows. The ...