2026 14 APR: Hidden viruses in Madagascar wildlife reveal new clues to evolution - ASU-led research uncovers hundreds of unknown viruses in lemurs and other animals, offering rare insight into how species and viruses evolve together By Gabriela Harrod 9 JAN: ASU researchers are currently down at the bottom of the world, leading a team of scientists who are studying penguin colonies. abc15arizona news - Justin Hobbs 6 JAN: Hidden viruses thrive in the desert wildlife - ASU researchers uncover viruses in lovebirds and bobcats, shedding light on how pathogens move through Arizona’s ecosystems by Richard Harth 2025 24 NOV: Studying penguin virology in Antarctica - ASU researchers lead in discovery of new viruses in Antarctic penguins, expanding knowledge of polar ecosystems By Gabriela Harrod 24 NOV: Researchers discover new viruses in Antarctic penguins, expanding viral knowledge in polar ecosystems 17 DEC: Findings on adenoviruses in baby gelada monkeys provide a window into our own cold and flu season - New research shows that like human babies, the youngest gelada monkeys pick up the most viruses early in life by Gabriela Harrod 17 FEB: Newly identified viruses found in dolphins - Research reveals new genus, adds to understanding of marine ecosystems by Richard Harth 2024 16 DEC: Celebrating '20 Years of Discovery' at the Biodesign Institute - From the intricate role of viruses to the complexities of sex and reproduction by Richard Richard Harth 22 May: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences celebrates faculty excellence with 2024 teaching awards by Alek Bustamante Valdez 4 APR: Viral finds on the frozen frontier: 13 new papillomaviruses discovered in Antarctic seals by Risa Aria Schnebly 22 FEB: ASU professor earns Outstanding Postdoctoral Mentor Award - Arvind Varsani, a molecular virologist, awarded for commitment to educational excellence by Gabriela Harrod 14 FEB: More than 60 distinct viruses found in feces of common park duck - Molecular virology lab seeks to expand knowledge about viruses by studying those that do not affect humans By Risa Aria Schnebly 13 FEB: Graduate College to recognize excellence and impact at Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards - Honorees celebrated for making a difference in mentorship by Marjani DeHoff 2022 8 JUL: New avian virus discovered in house finches - ASU professors characterize, sequence new avian poxvirus by Anaissa Ruiz-Tejada 12 JUN: These fish live in sub-freezing waters. Why are so many getting sick? by Eva Botkin-Kowacki, (Northeastern University, USA) 26 APR: Crossing barriers: How the rabbit virus myxoma leapt into a new species by Richard Harth (Arizona State University, USA) 2021 6 DEC: What Can We Learn From Animal and Plant Viruses? Interview blog on Technology networks (Industry Insights). 16 NOV: Machine learning IDs mammal species with the potential to spread SARS–CoV–2 by Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and Richard Harth (Arizona State University, USA) 19 OCT: LASER Talks at Tempe – "The Need to Know" by Pamela Winfrey featuring Arvind Varsani and Kristy Roschke from ASU and Suzy O’Hara from the University of Sunderland, UK 7 SEP: Virus–bearing scorpions wander the Southwest - In new research, ASU scientists identify the viruses that are circulating in Arizona arachnids by Richard Harth (Arizona State University, USA) 26 AUG: Sculpturing science IV by Susan Beiner 12 AUG: SARS–CoV–2: A theme and variations - How ASU researchers are working to combat a deadly, unpredictable virus by Richard Harth (Arizona State University, USA) 22 JUN: ASU virologist Arvind Varsani pursues research of all kinds on all continents by Robin Tricoles (Arizona State University, USA) 23 FEB: Research predicts which mammal species can spread SARS–CoV–2 by Dr. Priyom Bose 2020 12 DEC: US wastewater testing reveals extent of asymptomatic Covid-19 spread (RNZ, New Zealand) 29 OCT: Criss-crossing viruses give rise to peculiar hybrid variants by Richard Harth (Arizona State University, USA) 9 OCT: Explain it! Viral Evolution (Explain it like I'm ten in under 10 by Mariya Vizireanu 3 JUN: What wastewater can tell us about easing societal harm caused by COVID-19 (Arizona State University, USA) 7 MAY: Virosphere Belongs to Biosphere Say Virus Taxonomists by Alexander E. Gorbalenya (Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands) 6 MAY: ASU scientific team finds new, unique mutation in coronavirus study by Joe Caspermeyer (Arizona State University, USA) 27 APR: Making sense of the viral multiverse by Richard Harth (Arizona State University, USA) 30 MAR: Coronavirus won't be the last outbreak. Climate change, waning habitat will drive disease by Amanda Morris (Arizona Republic, USA) 9 JAN: Sowing seed grants for a harvest of medical discovery (Arizona State University, USA) 2019 6 NOV: Myxoma's viral leap into Iberian hares sheds light on how viruses swap genetic material by Gabrielle Hirneise (Arizona State University, USA) 3 SEP: The Kombucha Culture: Microbial communities in this fermented drink can teach us about cooperation and competition by Gabrielle Hirneise (Arizona State University, USA) 29 AUG: Sculpturing science III by Susan Beiner 31 JUL: Major class of viruses reveals complex origins by Richard Harth (Arizona State University, USA) 31 JUL: ASU researchers discover more than 100 viruses in honeybees by Melinda Weaver (Arizona State University, USA) 17 JUL: Plant viruses may be reshaping our world by Richard Harth (Arizona State University, USA) 21 MAY: Viruses Can Scatter Their Genes Among Cells and Reassemble by Viviane Callier (Quanta magazine, USA) 27 APR: Virus Quest - Ask A Biologist Podcast, Vol 97 - Charles Kazilek (Arizona State University) 25 JAN: 'A Phone Call From A Penguin Colony'. SciFri Education Director Ariel Zych calls in live from Antarctica. 2018 18 Dec: Defining quality virus data (Arizona State University, USA) 8 OCT: Going to waste: Virologists say sewage systems are flush with opportunity (by Colin Barras, Nature Medicine, 24, 1481-1487) 9 APR: ‘Science Exposed’ Binds Passion for Science, Art through Creative Performances by Jean Clare Sarmiento (Arizona State University,USA) 4 APR: Science Exposed showcase blends ASU research with art By Sabine Galvis (The State Press, AZ, USA) 9 FEB: Biodesign’s “Penguin Whisperer” kicks off “A Sip of Science” series by Ben N. Petersen (Arizona State University,USA) 8 FEB: 'Penguin Whisperer' On Research Into Viruses. Interview with Mark Brodie (KJZZ, USA) 2017 15 NOV: Climate Change Theatre Action event pairs Biodesign scientists, Herberger actors by Ben N. Petersen (Arizona State University, USA) 13 MAY: Viruses: ubiquitous, not always pathogenic and often beneficial. Interview with Robyn Williams (Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia) 27 APR: The science exposed project between the Biodesign Institute and Herberger center for performing arts (Arizona State University, USA) 27 APR: Science exposed at Biodesign institute – Interview ASU Now (Arizona State University, USA) 4 APR: Bringing science to life through art by Joe Caspermeyer (Arizona State University, USA) 26 JAN: Treadmill Tapes at ASU – Episode 7 with Liz Lerman (Arizona State University, USA) 10 MAR: Thousands of science seekers dazzled at ASU's Night of the Open Door by Lerys del Moral (Arizona State University, USA) 10 JAN: Globe-trotting virus threatens tomato crops by Richard Harth (Arizona State University, USA) 2015 21 SEP: Study Says Humans Didn’t Cause Global Banana Virus Spread by Jaja Agpalo (Food World News) 16 SEP: Global banana virus, latest research by Australian Food News Staff Writers (Australia) 14 SEP: Viral genetic data reveal the spread of a banana disease around the globe by Matt Walters (University of Canterbury, New Zealand) 2014 29 OCT: Ancient virus. Interview with Jesse Mulligan (Radio New Zealand) 24 JUN: From Poo to Papillomavirus: Peculiar Penguin Pathogens by Jon Fuhrmann (Microbiology Society, UK) 6 JUN: Infectious research: Virus found among Adélie penguin population on Ross Island by Peter Rejcek (USAP, USA) 2012 17 JUN: Fears for kakapo after virus found in South Island by Rebecca Fox (Otago Daily Times, New Zealand) 15 JUN: Native parrots under threat from viral disease (University of Canterbury news, New Zealand) 15 JUN: Virus threatens NZ parrots by Paloma Migone (Stuff.co.za, New Zealand) 3 MAY: The Virus Hunter. Interview with Alison Ballance (Radio New Zealand, New Zealand) 2011 25 MAY: UC researchers discover new viruses in dragonflies (University of Canterbury news, New Zealand) 2008 25 AUG: African scientists reveal origins of maize virus by Carol Campbell (SciDev.net) 13 AUG: Engineering food supplies by Staff reporter (Mail and Guardian News, South Africa)