Higher UVB exposure before COVID-19 infection was linked to reduced severity and mortality. This supports…
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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.
COVID-19 might sometimes trigger GBS, but no clear link has been proven. A new paper…
A year and a half into what the World Health Organization officially declared a pandemic…
Children rarely experience long COVID beyond 12 weeks, and most Delta cases remain mild. More…
Revolutionizing Virus Detection with DNA and Nanopore Sensing A new sensor can detect not only…
A new AI-powered respirator adjusts pore size based on breathing and air quality, offering more…
Nasal microbiota holds clues to who will develop COVID symptoms from novel coronavirus. The microbiota…
Even heavily mutated SARS-CoV-2 variants struggle to evade the potent antibodies generated by people who’ve…
Cognitive impairment is highly likely for patients in the ICU and could be lasting. More…
A unique antibody found via LIBRA-seq shows promise against COVID-19 variants and future viruses. A…
A new COVID-19 treatment for people with diabetes has shown promising results in a trial…
Llama nanobodies have shown success in treating COVID-19 in animals. Delivered via nasal spray, they…
Improving access to daylight and supporting healthy sleep behaviors are essential for maintaining wellbeing under…
A study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 uses viral proteases to hijack host cells and enhance replication. …
LLNL researchers developed a new airborne disease spread model that predicts infection risk from single…
Researchers found that trust in government and beliefs in communal protection are the strongest motivators…
https://youtu.be/L2nKzSHuxSQ Experiments with dummy heads and masks. Credit: TU Wien Tiny droplets loaded with viruses…
More than one in ten COVID-19 patients in 314 UK hospitals caught the infection in…