A virtual workshop in November 2022 highlighted the importance of developing mucosal vaccines for SARS-CoV-2…
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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.
The incidence of virus outbreaks may be increasing due to multiple factors, including human actions,…
The World Health Organization confirmed a Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea, with 11 deaths…
The Linseman Laboratory is studying the long-term brain health effects of COVID-19 in individuals with…
A study by UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that monoclonal…
Corroded Water Tanks Caused a Typhoid Outbreak on a Dutch Ship Contaminated water tanks on…
Study shows bacteria hijack crosstalk between nerve and immune cells to cause meningitis. A new…
Sulphonamide drugs inhibit malaria parasite sexual maturation, blocking its transmission and paving the way for…
A $20 test for trich provides rapid, accessible diagnosis, addressing a neglected STI affecting millions…
Researchers have developed a molecule that is, when administered nasally, extremely effective in preventing the…
Rats Are Potential Reservoirs for COVID-19 Variants A new study has demonstrated that rats are…
Culex lactator Spreads in Florida, Raising Concerns Over Disease Risks Another new mosquito species has…
A study of nearly 2,000 patients in Norway showed that patients who reported sleeping less…
The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines have played a large role in preventing deaths and…
Climate Change and the Rise of Deadly Bacterial Infections Continued warming of the climate would…
Enhancing Disease Spread Predictions Through Innovative Modeling The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the significance of…
Increasing Threat of Spread of Antimicrobial-resistant Fungus in Healthcare Facilities Candida auris (C. auris), an…
Results from a Scripps Research and UNC team pave the way for a vaccine and…