COVID-19 has widened the life expectancy gap across racial groups and between the US and…
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.
Surgical masks offer strong self-protection against aerosols, outperforming cloth masks and rivaling respirators like KN95,…
COVID-19 patients suffer from cognitive and behavioral problems two months after being discharged from hospital,…
Scientists have developed a technology for cost-effective surveillance of the global spread of new SARS-CoV-2…
Compares mutations to mortality in order to identify variants that should be monitored and contained.…
SARS-CoV-2 produces microRNAs that alter immune, respiratory, and vitamin D pathways in human cells. New…
By identifying one of the mechanisms regulating the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a UNIGE team…
Computer model recreates a willow tree and nearby crowd to provide new perspective on social…
New analysis reveals link between birthdays and COVID-19 spread during the height of the pandemic.…
The impact of super-spreader cities, highways, and intensive care availability in the early stages of…
A rare inflammatory condition known as MIS-A can occur in adults post-COVID-19. In rare cases,…
Most of the world’s high-security pathogen labs lack strict oversight for risky research. The COVID-19…
Intestinal microbes like Bifidobacteria could be key allies in the fight against COVID-19. Researchers from…
Patients with B.1.1.7 (Alpha variant/UK) and B.1.351 (Beta variant/South Africa) less likely to be asymptomatic,…
A new mass spectrometry approach from Miami University helps identify effective inhibitors of antibiotic-resistant enzymes,…
Scientists from Hokkaido University have discovered a novel defensive response to SARS-CoV-2 that involves the…
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say study findings suggest booster doses should be investigated for those…
Recent advancements allow for novel approaches against an old enemy. Scientists from the Walter Reed…