Tracking the genetic code of the COVID-19 virus revealed that six out of 23 commonly…
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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.
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…
Research shows that heating raw milk greatly lowers H5N1 virus levels, but traces might persist.…
SARS-CoV-2 was detected in male reproductive cells under the microscope even when PCR testing failed…
Research on cerebral organoids provides strong evidence for a significant species barrier. A recent study…
Study could challenge the widespread view that fleas and rats are the only contributors to…
New findings show that a strain of the H5N1 influenza virus has developed only a…
Researchers at Columbia University have discovered that ferroptosis, a specific type of cell death, is…
Researchers at the University of Basel and the University of Zurich have been able to…
Research reveals medieval English red squirrels hosted leprosy-causing bacteria, impacting our understanding of disease history…
Researchers documented the first North American cetacean case of avian influenza in a Florida dolphin,…
Fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitors, a type of drug previously studied in the context of…