Scientists in South Africa have discovered a new viral variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that…
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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.
Findings suggest infection control measures against variants will need to continue in the post-vaccination era.…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added another coronavirus variant to its list to monitor.…
These Fridge-Free COVID Vaccines Are Grown in Plants and Bacteria Nanoengineers at the University of…
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed critical knowledge gaps and assumptions concerning how respiratory viruses spread…
Study of 6.2 million patients by Kaiser Permanente and CDC researchers will continue for 2…
Existing Drugs Kill SARS-CoV-2 in Cells Since the beginning of the pandemic, researchers worldwide have…
An alum and several researchers at UCF have used nanotechnology to develop the cleaning agent,…
As a team of South African researchers we have identified a new lineage of SARS-CoV-2,…
Attention to Kidneys Important Part of Post-COVID-19 Care Research continues to mount indicating that many…
Conventional wisdom on viral disease transmission needs revision, international science team finds. SARS-CoV-2, the virus…
CDC analysis of National Healthcare Safety Network data compares infection rates before and during pandemic.…
In 2021, in the United States alone, there have been more than 560,000 prescriptions of…
Lingering symptoms range from mild to debilitating and last for weeks to months after recovery.…
More than a year after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, several vaccines have been…
A structural model of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein as the virus fuses with host human…
Antibodies that enhance COVID-19 in test tubes showed no harmful effects in animal models, supporting…
Trial also will test pausing immunosuppressive medication to improve antibody response. The National Institutes of…