The number of Chandipura virus cases has significantly increased in India especially in villages that were identified as susceptible to the outbreak. The virus is transmitted by the female phlebotomine sandfly, which is prevalent during the early monsoon season. Chandipura infection leads to encephalitis which is the inflammation or swelling of brain tissue. This condition can be severe and requires immediate medical attention. Watch in for more details!

What is Chandipura Virus? Here's everything you need to know about it | WION Originals

The Chandipura virus has reportedly claimed at least 32 lives in India. Cases have been reported in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Maharashtra is on alert. This virus mostly affects children under the age of 15.

Gravitas: Chandipura Virus is killing children across India. Here's all about it

Researchers have found new viruses on the surface of Arctic ice that could slow down the melting of ice due to global warming. Laura Perini from the Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University and her team have revealed that these giant viruses feed off the algae on ice sheets.

Scientists discover giant viruses that eat ice-melting algae in the Arctic

Scientists have warned that the 'crossbreeding' between different viruses may lead to the emergence of a completely new, altered virus with potentially more threatening characteristics.

Researchers find genetically altered Nidoviruses may trigger the next pandemic

Scientists have made an unbelievable finding in Yellowstone National Park: "giant" viruses that date back an astounding 1.5 billion years. The word "giant" describes their extraordinarily large genomes in comparison to viruses that are more common.

Scientists find ancient giant viruses in Yellowstone's hot springs

In a concerning case out of the US state of Texas, more than half of the cats at a dairy farm died after they drank raw milk from cows that tested positive for bird flu.

Bird flu in raw cow milk kills more than half of cats on Texas farm

The Kitum cave in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya, is known as the world's deadliest cave. It's got some really dangerous viruses inside, like Ebola and Marburg.

Kenya’s ‘killer’ cave, believed to be source of Ebola, could bring about the next pandemic

Pathogens from animals gave some of the deadliest diseases to humankind. For example, the virus that causes AIDS crossed over from chimpanzees. But a new study suggests this exchange has not been a one-way street. Watch this video to find out all details.

Are Humans giving more viruses to animals than they give us?

The emergence of a deadly virus in the Colorado River of southern California has sparked significant concern among researchers and pet owners alike. According to a report by the New York Post, the virus in question is Heterobilharzia americana, colloquially known as a liver fluke.

‘Liver fluke’ parasite spreading quickly, infection puts dogs at risk across US

In a significant development, scientists have confirmed the presence of a deadly strain of bird flu on the mainland of Antarctica, posing a potential threat to the region's penguin colonies.

Deadly bird flu reaches mainland Antarctica for the first time, confirm scientists

Millions of years ago, vertebrates were infected by an ancient virus which then played an important role in the evolution of human beings' advanced brains and large bodies, according to a new study.

Human bodies shaped by ancient viruses millions of years ago: Study

Alaskapox has claimed its first victim. The virus was first detected in 2015, but the people it infected so far only had mild symptoms. But now, an elderly man has died battling Alaskapox. Is this the start of new epidemic?

Gravitas | Alaskapox: The new killer virus claims its first victim

What would happen if the world faces an even deadlier strain of unknown virus? Or worse many more such viruses that lie hidden deep within the permafrost. Permafrost is a permanently frozen layer on or under the earth's surface. It consists of soil, gravel, and sand, usually bound together by ice. The soil beneath has been kept at below zero temperatures for hundreds of thousands of years.

Scientists sound alarm for potential outbreak of Zombie Virus

Scientists sound alarm for potential outbreak

Pets having close contact with their owners, including sharing beds, snuggling and eating in the same area, might be more prone to catching human illnesses. According to a study published in Zoonoses: Infections Affecting Humans and Animals, pets can catch several diseases from their human owners, including swine flu, human norovirus, COVID-19 and tuberculosis to dengue, fungal infections and parasites.

Beware! You might be making your pets sick unknowingly, new study suggests

Chinese scientists trained by the PLA are experimenting with a deadly new COVID strain. This strain has a mortality rate of 100%. Will it spill over to humans and give rise to another pandemic?

Gravitas | China working on Wuhan virus 2.0?

Cases of a new Omicron sub-variant called JN.1 are rising worldwide; Singapore, India, UK, Germany among many nations report rising cases. The World Health Organisation urges nations to take strict measures.

COVID JN.1 subvariant cases surge worldwide, India records 142 new cases

If the coronavirus pandemic wasn’t enough to instil fear in the minds of the public about how catastrophic a virus can be, scientists have now warned about a deadly pathogen ‘Factor X’ that is lurking in the Earth’s permafrost waiting to be unleashed.

Scientists warn catastrophic ‘Factor X’ virus waiting to be unleashed, might wipe out humanity

Multiple Indian politicians especially from the opposition have alleged that they've received a hacking warning on their phones. iPhone manufacturer Apple has alerted a string of opposition leaders in India about what is called a possible state-sponsored attack on their phones.

Apple warns politicians of 'state sponsored' phone attacks | World News | WION

An ancient skin disfiguring infection – leishmaniasis – which is also known by various nicknames across the world like Baghdad boil, Calcutta ulcer and Jericho button, is not something well-known in America.

US slowly getting caught in proliferating skin-disfiguring infection?

Humanity will always remember the coronavirus pandemic which has subsided now but caused agony while it was raging, killing millions and leaving a million others with symptoms of long-Covid.

Will thawing Siberian permafrost bring ancient outbreaks back to life?

Kerala's government has released price rates at which people can hire cops, police dogs, security equipments and even an entire police station. Some officials have heavily criticised the order by citing security concerns. Will there be any takers for the new scheme? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Kerala allows people to rent cops and police stations

There is a new virus in India that is sending health officials into a frenzy in the southern states of the country. Authorities in India are scrambling to contain a rare outbreak of Nipah, a virus spread from animals to humans that causes deadly fever and has a high mortality rate. So which are the affected regions, will the virus spread, what's the transmission rate and what does the population need to do to stay safe or virus free. WION's Eric Njoka talks to dr. Vivek Nangia , chief of pulmonology at Max hospital, Saket for more perspective.

Nipah Virus: Indian govt scrambles to contain spread | Live Discussion

Alarms are ringing in India over yet another deadly virus. The southern state of Kerala has reported four cases of the Nipah virus out of which two succumb to the infection. Now Nipah is a zoonotic virus which means it is transmitted to people from animals. It mainly affects animals such as bats, pigs, dogs and horses. Though the infection does not spread as quickly as COVID-19 the case fatality rate or the proportion of deaths among those who test positive is very high as per the World Health Organization.

Nipah Outbreak: Kerala govt strengthen measures to stop the spread of virus

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