On November 19, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee…
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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 CDC’s vaccine prioritization strategy performed well compared to other approaches, though with some room…
CDC confirmed that vials labeled “smallpox” found in a Pennsylvania lab freezer actually contained vaccinia,…
Holiday traditions are important for families and children. There are several ways to enjoy holiday…
Don’t throw that cloth mask away yet—it still works. New study also confirms that layering…
MIT Senior Desmond Edwards has an insatiable curiosity about how the human body works —…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in 2021, we must remain vigilant against more contagious variants…
Transmissibility is more threatening than immune escape, but together—as in Delta—they drive severe pandemics. Vaccines…
NIH-supported research will track effects of COVID-19 infection on children over three years. A large,…
New LJI research shows how a range of critical immune cells respond to SARS-CoV-2. New…
Mathematical modeling shows the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout strategy was among the best options for…
Study of 621 people in the UK with mild COVID-19 infections found that people who…
Studies show COVID-19 is spreading widely in U.S. white-tailed deer, likely through both human and…
In 2020, mortality climbed worldwide, but dropped in rural Bangladesh. Geochemist Lex van Geen works at the…
COVID-19 poses an existential threat to mountain gorillas. A COVID-19 outbreak among wild mountain gorillas…
Statins are a recommended and common intervention for preventing cardiovascular events by reducing levels of…
Melting Arctic permafrost could release antibiotic-resistant bacteria, ancient viruses, heavy metals, and banned chemicals like…
Scientists propose COVID-19 vaccines that trigger T cells against replication proteins, offering broader, longer-lasting, and…