LLNL researchers developed a new airborne disease spread model that predicts infection risk from single…
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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.
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…
A healthy plant-based diet was linked to a lower risk of getting COVID-19, and among…
Using bats’ responses to SARS-CoV-2 may provide key insights into therapies for COVID-19. A paper…
Study suggests some medications might inhibit virus replication in human cells. Despite the development of…
Autistic and intellectually disabled adults face increased COVID-19 risks due to living and care conditions.…
Researchers from the group of Hans Clevers in collaboration with the group of Bart Haagmans…
Prioritizing vaccines for essential workers can reduce excess deaths and unemployment, helping countries avoid future…
Triple-layer cotton towel fabric masks shown most efficient for blocking aerosolized virus. Since the spread…
Phage-antibiotic therapy boosted survival in infected zebrafish, offering new hope against antibiotic-resistant lung infections. Mycobacterium…
One in Five Lack Immune Protection After COVID Recovery Around 20% of those who have…
PLoS One study looks at demographic and clinical markers for severe disease in patients age…
Scientists have mapped SARS-CoV-2’s protein structures in unprecedented detail, showing how the virus mimics and…
COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing hospitalizations and emergency department visits caused by the Delta…
Massive numbers of new COVID–19 infections are the main driver of new coronavirus variants. The…
CRISPR-based system developed to safely restrain mosquito vectors via sterilization. Leveraging advancements in CRISPR-based genetic…