Rhinoviruses are a type of virus that are responsible for causing the common cold in humans. They are part of the picornaviridae family and there are over 100 different strains of rhinoviruses. Rhinoviruses are spread through respiratory droplets and can infect the nose, throat, and lungs, leading to symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, and sneezing. Research in the area of rhinoviruses focuses on understanding how they infect and replicate within host cells, as well as developing antiviral therapies and vaccines to prevent and treat infections. Studying rhinoviruses can also provide insights into the broader field of virology and our understanding of how viruses evolve and cause disease in humans.