COVID-19 poses an existential threat to mountain gorillas. A COVID-19 outbreak among wild mountain gorillas…
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.
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…
Studies show two separate natural spillovers likely caused COVID-19’s emergence, not a lab escape. Wuhan…
Enzyme Process Alters Spike Protein Function Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have found…
Findings have implications for next-generation COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 has…
A new carbon-based air filtration nanomaterial capable of capturing and destroying various viruses, including animal…
Protein-based vaccine elicits strong immune responses in mice; approach could be used for other diseases.…
Deer carry SARS-CoV-2, posing risks of viral persistence and potential spillback to people. More than…
Tel Aviv University researchers have pinpointed five SARS-CoV-2 proteins that severely damage blood vessels, explaining…
The AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG), the largest global HIV research network, which recently expanded…
By shuffling DNA in and out of one gene, syphilis stays a step ahead of…
At 11:00 am ET today (November 2, 2021), the results will be released for research…
Largest real-world study of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in Adolescents published by Israel’s Clalit Research Institute…
But quality of evidence variable, and no clarity on optimal formulation or dose. A zinc…
An inexpensive repurposed drug called fluvoxamine (FDA can save the lives of COVID-19 patients and…
University of Chicago Assoc. Prof. Allison Bartlett has tips for helping your child get ready…