Scientists have discovered that avian influenza viruses have a gene that makes them incredibly resistant to heat, rendering ...

But people with norovirus won’t get the respiratory symptoms that are characteristic of the flu, like the congestion and ...

A study uncovers the viral gene that lets bird flu beat fever, reshaping surveillance strategies as H5N1 continues to spread.

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, ...

It’s crucial that we monitor bird flu strains to help us prepare for potential outbreaks," said virologist Matt Turnbull.

Fever slows seasonal flu by blocking viral replication, but bird-flu strains resist heat. New research reveals why—and what ...

As we get deeper into flu season, a new type of the influenza virus has been identified, the Centers for Disease Control and ...

New research reveals that the bird flu viruses may be capable of replicating at temperatures higher than an average fever, a ...

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.

Researchers discovered why bird flu can survive temperatures that stop human flu in its tracks. A key gene, PB1, gives avian viruses the ability to replicate even at fever-level heat. Mice experiments ...

The flu can also cause a general feeling of fatigue or malaise, Ray says, as well as gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea ...

This winter, it can be hard for parents to tell whether their child has the flu or a common cold. Learn the key differences in symptoms, how to recognise warning signs, and when to seek medical care ...