Papillomaviruses are a group of small DNA viruses that infect humans and animals. They are known to cause various diseases, including warts and certain types of cancer, such as cervical cancer. Papillomavirus research focuses on understanding the biology of these viruses, their transmission, the development of vaccines to prevent infection, and the treatment of associated diseases. Studies also investigate the role of papillomaviruses in different types of cancer and explore potential therapeutic interventions.