A sweeping new study has uncovered a powerful connection between long COVID and the challenges…
Browsing: Infectious Diseases
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.
Mpox is spreading faster, showing new modes of transmission and affecting different populations. Scientists are…
Between 2020 and 2024, COVID-19 vaccines saved an estimated 2.5 million lives worldwide—equivalent to preventing…
A simple pill may be the latest breakthrough in the fight against malaria. A massive…
A single shot during pregnancy is proving to be a powerful shield for newborns against…
Scientists have decoded the Swiss genome of the 1918 flu virus from a century-old specimen,…
Fungicides used in agriculture have been linked to an increase in resistance to antifungal drugs…
Vitamins support immunity, but supplements aren’t a guaranteed defense against infection. Our bodies rely on…
Researchers have found a powerful new antibiotic candidate, lariocidin, that could combat drug-resistant bacteria and…
A new study reveals that leprosy existed in America long before the arrival of Europeans,…
Researchers studied rodent behavior to understand the relationships between different populations and how their movements…
The first major global review of bird flu in cats reveals an emerging threat of…
A newly discovered antibiotic-resistant bacterium named Staphylococcus borealis presents potential health risks. Staphylococcus borealis has…
A new study reveals that biofilms in washing machines may contain potential pathogens and antibiotic…
A group of leading global virologists has published a comprehensive analysis advocating for a coordinated…
Oropouche virus is more common and dangerous than believed, especially in warm, rainy regions. Experts…
Virginia Tech researchers discovered six new rodent carriers of hantavirus and identified U.S. hotspots, highlighting…
Scientists have discovered that a rare immune cell type in the lungs, called NAMs, plays…