A groundbreaking genetic analysis of Lyme disease bacteria has paved the way for more accurate…
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Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogenic microorganisms—such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites—that invade and multiply within the body. They can spread through direct contact, contaminated food or water, insect bites, or airborne transmission, affecting individuals and populations worldwide. Research in infectious disease science explores pathogen evolution, immune system responses, antimicrobial resistance, and vaccine development. From global health challenges like influenza, HIV, malaria, and COVID-19 to emerging zoonotic threats, scientists aim to understand how infections arise and spread to develop effective treatments, preventive strategies, and public health interventions that safeguard humanity against future outbreaks.
Researchers have identified a key mutation in the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 that increases its…
Researchers have discovered that SARS-CoV-2 manipulates the human immune system by forcing cells to produce…
A comprehensive study confirms that long COVID significantly affects children, manifesting in symptoms that are…
University of Colorado Boulder scientists have discovered that proteins left by COVID-19 can significantly lower…
New research sheds light on how a key avian influenza virus enzyme can mutate to…
Researchers at CUNY Graduate Center have conducted an extensive genetic analysis of Lyme disease bacteria,…
Of 25 routine clinical lab tests, not one can aid in diagnosing post-acute sequelae of…
Research on hamsters suggests that vaccines aimed at the nose and mouth could be crucial…
A recent study conducted in a wild bird colony in southern Japan indicates that blowflies…
Tracking the genetic code of the COVID-19 virus revealed that six out of 23 commonly…
Cornell University research reveals avian influenza’s mammal-to-mammal transmission in the U.S., involving dairy cattle, cats,…
Understanding mosquito genetics for mosquito-borne diseases such as Zika and dengue can lead to better…
University of Queensland researchers have unveiled how Haemophilus influenzae manipulates immune responses to foster chronic…
Cornell University researchers have developed an innovative bioelectric device capable of detecting and classifying coronavirus…
Headworn tech from a University of Michigan startup could protect agricultural and industrial workers from…
Studies at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland show that resin-treated plastics can quickly deactivate…
Over a six-year study, researchers identified a link between reduced butyrate-producing bacteria in the gut…