A new study shows that natural immunity from COVID-19 infection without vaccination provides only short-term…
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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.
Co-occurring health disorders appear to contribute to increased risk, NIH study suggests. An analysis of…
Weak antibody responses in ICU COVID-19 patients correlate with higher viral loads and mortality. Antibodies…
First evidence of inflammatory micro clots in blood of individuals suffering from Long COVID: This…
Following the recommendations of its vaccine advisory committee, the Food and Drug Administration gave emergency…
People with lower incomes and who experienced multiple COVID-related stressors were more likely to feel…
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of…
With more than 18 months of the pandemic in the rearview mirror, researchers have been…
Higher UVB exposure before COVID-19 infection was linked to reduced severity and mortality. This supports…
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…