H5N8 bird flu’s spread and confirmed human cases prompt calls for heightened global surveillance to…
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.
Including 94,400 More Deaths Than Expected in the UK Alone Almost 1 million extra deaths…
Nanofiber Filters Revolutionize Virus Protection A filter made from polymer nanothreads blew three kinds of…
Studying invasive species alongside pandemics could unlock better global defenses against both. Invasions by alien…
Superfast, portable COVID-19 testing method detects the virus much faster than currently available methods. The…
Scientists examined DNA from mass grave of plague victims in Germany. While examining DNA from…
A new 30-minute, saliva-based test detects COVID-19 with lab-level accuracy—no swabs or expert required. A…
COVID-19 vaccines save lives, reduce transmission, and offer our best path to a safe, post-pandemic…
Humanity at a Crossroads: Existential Threats in the 21st Century From engineered pandemics to city-toppling…
Mobile Laboratory for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 for Africa The PCR test is the most…
Better designed vaccines for insect-spread viruses like dengue and Zika now possible. Better designed vaccines…
A new Penn Medicine study shows how anti-androgen drugs disrupt key receptors required for viral…
AI trained on X-rays and patient data predicts severe COVID-19 outcomes with 80% accuracy. Trained…
Genetic variants in the ABO gene and others increase COVID-19 risk, revealing causal links and…
Scientists at University College London have identified a new immunotherapy to combat the hepatitis B…
Scientists demand global indoor air standards to curb airborne diseases and future pandemics. Humans in…
Asymptomatic COVID-19 is common in kids, but minority children face greater hospitalization risk. The majority…
Dominant G-form Spike protein ‘puts its head up’ more frequently to latch on to receptors,…