James Bradley studies the microbes thriving in extremely cold environments. “This photograph, taken in February, captured the ...

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

Objectives The common cold is the main cause of medical time loss in elite sport. Rapid diagnosis has been a challenge that may be amenable to molecular point-of-care testing (POCT). Methods We ...

Latest medical research on cold and flu viruses, including symptoms, remedies, prevention and treatment. Learn how you can help protect yourself from cold and flu viruses, including swine flu and ...

Research into Britain’s cleaning habits reveals some worrying trends. We break down the most germ-ridden everyday objects in ...