Viruses rely on hosts to survive. But some viruses are more effective at reproducing than others. Now, new research has shown that the herpes virus, more specifically herpes simplex virus type 1 ...

You may know that unlike other viruses, once you get herpes you’re stuck with it for life. But just how do these master viruses accomplish this tricky feat? Join Hank Green for a new episode of ...

Genital herpes infections are very common. There are 42 million new infections each year — that averages out to one new person infected each second. While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no ...

Studies have suggested that viruses may play a role in certain neurodegenerative diseases. Some of these studies have linked the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and Alzheimer’s disease. The herpes ...

Researchers use cryo-EM and optical tweezers to investigate how an antiviral interacts with the herpes simplex virus.

A once-promising vaccine against herpes has failed in a large clinical trial. Jan. 4, 2012— -- A once-promising vaccine against herpes viruses has failed in a large clinical trial, researchers ...

Sophie Cunningham doesn’t want anyone else’s lips touching hers right now. On the Monday, January 19, episode of her and ...