Mutation in E. coli facilitates severe disease by hindering cellulose production, revealing new approaches to…
Browsing: Infectious Diseases
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.
The evolution of viral tolerance in Myotis bats may help scientists prevent future pandemics, say…
Researchers discovered that the sac around the lungs contains macrophages that fight flu infections by…
Neurological symptoms are apparently not a result of SARS-CoV-2 infection of the brain. Scientists still…
An international research project in which the URV has taken part has designed and manufactured…
By tracking T cell activity, researchers uncover promising tuberculosis vaccine and drug targets. La Jolla…
Initial trial suggests invariant natural killer cell therapy improves survival. Promising trial results indicate that…
A new study discovered that T cells, not viruses, are responsible for neurological damage in…
The JN.1 COVID-19 variant, emerging in late 2023, marks a significant shift in the virus’s…
Duke-NUS-led research reveals an intranasal vaccine candidate that offers superior, long-lasting COVID-19 immunity, potentially minimizing…
A new study reveals the updated COVID-19 vaccine’s strong response against Omicron and other SARS-CoV-2…
Study shows patients hospitalized for flu or COVID-19 face increased risk of long-term health problems…
A study in North Carolina has detected the bacterium responsible for scrub typhus, a serious…
Team develops test to identify new drugs that can disable pathogens and so make real…
A groundbreaking study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 can linger in the lungs for months, eluding detection…
LJI scientists harness bioinformatics to predict how T cells may adapt to fighting the highly…
Recent research reveals that the WNK1 protein’s role in controlling water and ion flow into…
Why are severe courses of SARS-CoV-2 infection much less common in children and adolescents than…