Dengue and Zika viruses alter the microbiome in both humans and mice to attract mosquitoes…
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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.
Scientists found that apratoxin S4, an anticancer drug candidate, can disrupt the replication of SARS-CoV-2…
One thousand confirmed cases of monkeypox, an infectious disease originating in Africa, have been recorded…
A correlation between a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and a small but significant…
COVID-19 positive outpatients are at a far increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders compared with individuals…
Vaccines significantly reduced global COVID-19 deaths, but unmet vaccination targets highlight the need for better…
Harnessing the strength of specialized sugar molecules found in mucus could help researchers develop new…
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering researchers point to macrophages. When a virus…
Doctors could use this diagnostic to avoid prescribing antibiotics in cases where they won’t be…
The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is less likely to cause long COVID than the Delta variant,…
From masks to vaccines, Assoc. Prof. Emily Landon answers questions about protecting your health. As…
University of Chicago Infectious Disease Expert Answers Common Questions About Monkeypox Scientists at the Centers…
The new peer-reviewed paper can help inform the development of new vaccines and therapeutics. When…
Researchers from the Zoonosis Science Center at Uppsala University have identified a new coronavirus. Their…
Since spreading outside of Africa and into Europe and North America, the news has been…
The Geneva Center for Emerging Viral Diseases (UNIGE / HUG) shares the first sequencing results…
New tool reveals hidden features on chest scan images. A new computer-aided diagnostic tool developed…
Coordinated Effort to Study SARS-CoV-2 Immune Responses By uniting research from 8 cohorts across the…