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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.
In a new study, researchers from University of Copenhagen show that the phenomenon of cell…
Under certain conditions, vaccinating more people with a single dose slows virus spread. In many…
C. difficile is usually thought of as a hospital-associated infection. However, new research finds 26%…
Cell culture studies show increased lung cell entry of the SARS-CoV-2 variants Delta and Delta…
A global study confirms COVID-19 spreads more easily in cold, dry conditions, behaving as a…
Penn State electrical engineering professor Aida Ebrahimi receives NIH Trailblazer Award for developing a daily…
New study shows pandemic response has swamped workforce and crippled other services. The cruel impact…
The FDA-approved drug DMF may offer a new non-antibiotic way to treat recurrent UTIs by…
Holiday traditions are important for families and children. There are several ways to enjoy holiday…
A clinical trial has found that treatment with the immunomodulator interferon beta-1a plus the antiviral…
People who had received a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and received an…
Study is the first to demonstrate cross-protective immunity by vaccines. Northwestern Medicine scientists have shown…
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has changed the way people live around…
Half of COVID survivors experience lingering symptoms six months after recovery. More than half of…
Leprosy Confirmed in Wild Chimpanzees, Raising Conservation Concerns Researchers have confirmed cases of the disease…
A new study published in Nature Communications reconstructs regional incidence profiles of COVID-19, highlighting the…
Wind blowing in the same direction as a cough can increase viral transmission. As the…