The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization to AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 antibody drug…
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.
An outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in chicken and turkey flocks has spread across…
A new UF-developed COVID-19 test detects the virus in 30 seconds, offering PCR-level accuracy at…
Vaccine developed at MedUni Vienna delivers promising data. The preclinical data for a vaccine developed…
False sense of safety may cause feelings of invulnerability, study finds. People may feel less…
Insight into the function of the nucleocapsid protein could help develop drugs that reduce coronavirus…
Herd immunity against COVID-19 is unlikely, but widespread vaccination, treatments, and testing can allow life…
COVID-19 patients commonly report having headaches, confusion, and other neurological symptoms, but doctors don’t fully…
The same lightbulbs used in offices and public spaces can destroy coronaviruses and HIV, according…
New nasal spray treats Delta variant infection in mice, indicating broad spectrum results. Researchers have…
Frank A. Boksa’s study identified unique inflammatory markers in the saliva of COVID-19 patients, highlighting…
The findings may inform decisions on holding large outdoor gatherings amid future public health crises.…
The Corsi-Rosenthal box, a low-cost DIY air purifier, has been widely adopted to combat COVID-19…
A Johns Hopkins Children’s Center-led study in mice and lab-grown cells finds sulforaphane could help…
Italian study of long-COVID patients suggests those infected with the Alpha variant experienced different neurological…
Rutgers study also finds signs of emerging mutations, indicating urgent need for new drugs. An…
Using far-UVC light in places where people gather indoors could help prevent the next pandemic.…
COVID-19 may accelerate brain aging, with studies showing reduced gray matter in affected individuals. Further…