Baylor College of Medicine researchers created a human nose organoid to study viral infections, revealing…
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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.
Research shows pregnant women with moderate to severe COVID-19 are at greater risk for complications…
Kaiser Permanente study assessed of Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against infection, hospitalization, and death up…
Ebola can persist in the brain, leading to relapses after recovery. Long-term monitoring of survivors…
Cardiovascular care essential part of post-infection care. An in-depth analysis of federal health data indicates…
Researchers developed a portable COVID-19 breathalyzer that accurately diagnoses infections in under five minutes, showing…
Finding is the first occurrence of an avian‑style respiratory infection in a non‑avian dinosaur. The…
Widely available, over-the-counter antihistamines have the potential to restore daily function. Antihistamines may provide relief…
Research links long COVID symptoms to vagus nerve dysfunction, with patients showing nerve abnormalities and…
Results can help anticipate the scale of future health complications and improve planning for use…
A highly virulent variant of HIV-1 has been circulating in the Netherlands for the past…
Researchers also found that previously-infected patients with obesity, contrary to expectations, had a higher and…
Pollen data from 19 modern European countries reveals that although the Black Death had a…
In mice, a vaccination strategy that uses an mRNA coronavirus vaccine injection followed by a…
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory scientists have found that disulfiram, traditionally used for treating alcoholism, can…
WSU researchers have discovered that the innate immune system can specifically respond to pathogens through…
Preventing pandemics through conservation and surveillance is more cost-effective than controlling them later. We can…
Bacterial biofilms found in children’s lungs may explain persistent chest infections and antibiotic resistance, leading…