This image shows purified particles of mpox virus, formerly called monkeypox. Viruses like these can be genetically altered in the lab in ways that might make them more dangerous. (NIAID) Over 150 ...

The H1N1 flu, or swine flu, continues to cause illness, hospitalizations and deaths worldwide. The virus was first detected in humans in the United States in April. Since then, the virus continues to ...

The spread of the H1N1 flu, the "swine flu," is thought to spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Health officials encourage you to wash your hands often with soap and warm water.

How many bacteria live on a subway seat? What about on your wallet? In your dog's mouth? These are all questions that TikToker @the_lab_life1 endeavors to answer. By taking samples from everyday ...

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Policymakers have long grappled with how to handle experiments that might generate potentially dangerous viruses. Now, officials are considering... When is it OK to make germs worse in a lab? It's a ...