An Important Lesson for Vaccine Design Australian scientists researching how our immune system responds to…
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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.
Even with high vaccination rates, older adults remain at higher risk of death from COVID.…
Long COVID manifests in hundreds of symptoms—especially fatigue, post-exertional malaise, and cognitive issues—lasting beyond six…
Genetics toolkit targets less researched Culex mosquitoes, which transmit West Nile virus and avian malaria.…
Questions about safety, side effects preclude youth from getting COVID shot, UCSF study shows. Vaccine…
University of Birmingham scientists are among more than 100 experts who have signed a letter…
Results from a TGen-led international study suggest that SARS-CoV-2 takes advantage of genetic changes among…
Experts disagree on whether to delay vaccinating children against COVID-19. While some stress prioritizing vulnerable…
Study suggests spatial relationship between COVID-19 mortality and population-level health factors. An estimated 43 percent…
Researchers at Kansas State University found that a deuterated version of the protease inhibitor GC376…
Raw dog food has been found to contain dangerous multidrug-resistant bacteria, including strains resistant to…
A team of researchers has submitted the system to the Cough Sound Track of the…
Instant COVID Sensor to Prevent Outbreaks and Protect Communities RMIT University is collaborating with partners…
New research from Aarhus BSS at Aarhus University shows that openness about the effectiveness and…
mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna can’t alter your DNA. Their components stay outside the…
A new study reveals that COVID-19-positive humans often transmit the virus to their pets, particularly…
Ohio’s “Vax-a-Million” lottery failed to raise COVID-19 vaccination rates, suggesting lotteries may not be effective…
Regular monitoring may be only way to prevent large COVID-19 outbreaks in schools. New simulations…