COVID-19 is common in pet cats and dogs whose owners have the virus, according 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.
A 5,000-year-old plague strain found in Latvia shows Y. pestis once spread slowly and wasn’t…
Findings published in Nature offer potential for use by travelers and prevention of malaria in…
COVID-19 drugs, vaccines still effective against mutating virus. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists identified…
Comprehensive case finding, repeat testing, and apps for contact tracing and self-isolation also key. Border…
State Prisons Linked to Higher COVID-19 Spread in Counties The presence of a state prison…
The sensor technology could also be used to create clothing that detects a variety of…
Patients Will Be Able To Receive Confirmed Diagnosis at the Doctor’s Office The idea of…
Genetic signals reveal humans first battled coronaviruses over 20,000 years ago—insights that may help shape…
Researchers discovered genetic evidence of an ancient coronavirus epidemic in East Asia more than 20,000…
Novel analysis suggests much earlier, more rapid spread of COVID-19 than confirmed cases imply. Using…
A rare form of Guillain-Barré syndrome emerged after AstraZeneca vaccinations, raising questions about potential immune…
Changes to the ‘spike’ protein explain Alpha variant’s faster spread, and how Beta evades immune…
Researchers linked a spike protein mutation to COVID-19 deaths, a mutation that later appeared in…
Charité Conducts Clinical Trial To Test Potential New Treatment Against SARS-CoV-2 Researchers from the German…
Study points towards role of gut microbiome in vaccine effectiveness. A new vaccine to protect…
Nanodecoys Mimic Lung Cells to Trap SARS-CoV-2 Nanodecoys made from human lung spheroid cells (LSCs)…
Advanced uncertainty quantification model based on fluid dynamic simulations of weather effects corrects COVID-19 pandemic’s…