More than a year after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, several vaccines have been…
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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.
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…
A buildup of coronavirus in the lungs is likely behind the steep mortality rates seen…
New study uses novel statistics to understand why some regions in Italy were hit harder…
COVID-19 Antibody Study Shows Downside of Not Receiving Second Shot A new study shows that…
The Delta variant is more contagious than original SARS-CoV-2 and better able to escape prior…
Undocumented infections accounted for estimated three-quarters of infections last year. A new study published in…
Study points to mechanism of post-viral lung damage; suggests targets of intervention. The deadliest time…
Certain regions of the SARS-CoV-2 genome might be a suitable target for future drugs. This…
University of Chicago Prof. Kathleen Mullane discusses COVID-19 variants, and why vaccines are still so…
An antibody therapy that appears to neutralize all known SARS-CoV-2 strains, and other coronaviruses, was…
Public health experts applauded the EU’s joint vaccine efforts but criticized the weak mandate of…
Breath samples from COVID-positive children reveal distinct biomarkers, suggesting a future path for quick, child-friendly…
Researchers have identified what may be the key molecular mechanism responsible for COVID-19 mortality –…
University of Chicago Assoc. Prof. Emily Landon answers common questions about additional vaccine doses. Increasingly,…
Withholding vaccines from low-access countries may fuel infections and new variants, while global sharing reduces…