In 1985, his group became the first to solve the structure of an animal virus when it mapped the three-dimensional structure of a common cold virus, making it possible to study surface features and ...

And, of course, wearing a mask won't hurt. Respiratory viruses that cause the common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19 and flu peak at this time of year. Vaccines can help head off ...

The Human Meta Pneumovirus or hMPV is not a new virus. However, with many cases being reported in China in December last year, it rose to prominence, sparking worries of yet another pandemic, such as ...

Covid-19 is caused by Sars-CoV-2, and the flu comes from a strain of the influenza virus. The common cold most often is caused by rhinoviruses. These viruses all spread in similar ways – by tiny ...

Muscle aches and tiredness – more common for COVID-19 and flu – don't happen with a cold. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, usually causes mild symptoms akin to cold that go away on their own.