Synthetic biology presents novel approaches to combat the primary cause of death in hospitals. Scientists have created the first “living medicine” to cure lung infections….
The researchers made a breakthrough discovery of specific airway neurons in mice that alert the brain about the flu virus. A recent study in mice…
A recent study has uncovered the importance of the microbiome in controlling body temperature. Normal body temperature can vary from individual to individual. However, despite…
Infections in hospitalized patients may originate from their own bacteria. Hospitals implement strict hygiene and sanitation protocols to shield vulnerable patients with serious illnesses from…
The discovery reveals a new target for combating the deadly invader. Aspergillus and other fungi are so ubiquitous in our environment that we inhale hundreds…
A mechanism used by bacteria to defend themselves could lead to the development of new antibiotics. Princeton Engineering researchers have found a compound that can…
Frequent antibiotics use may increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease for adults over 40, according to research published in the journal Gut. The…
A person who experiences highly variable cognitive function is likely to be more infectious and experience more symptoms after exposure to a respiratory virus. An…
Research conducted by the IGC shows that these drugs can control inflammation, making them potential treatments for sepsis. Sepsis, the body’s extreme reaction to an…
Scientists reveal how gut bacteria put people at risk for severe C. difficile infections. Microorganisms found in our guts can worsen dangerous C. difficile infections…
Researchers discover a potential explanation for why those who have had shingles are more likely to suffer a stroke. According to recent research from the…
A New Yeast Fungus Have you ever heard of the yeast Candida auris? If not, you are most likely not the only one since it…
Remarkable accuracy – a sepsis diagnosis tool combines genetic sequencing with analysis of patients’ immune responses. According to estimates, sepsis—a condition in which the immune…
Rodents are reservoirs of fungal pathogens. Because fungal infections are on the rise in the human population, it is critical for health officials to understand…
While normal therapy is often insufficient to treat stubborn bowel disease, recent research found that a novel, ground-breaking method could completely cure 90% of patients….
A new study reveals why a particularly infectious strain of cholera declined. A recent study explains why a highly contagious cholera bug variant that caused…
A clinical trial demonstrates that Yupingfeng, a traditional Chinese medicine, is as effective as allopathic drugs at treating children with recurrent respiratory tract infections. Traditional…
A new study suggests that Clostridioides difficile is responsible for certain colorectal cancers. According to data gathered by scientists at the Bloomberg Kimmel Institute for…
