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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.
Researchers urge a closer examination of sunlight’s efficacy in inactivating the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A year…
Salmonella infections in human intestinal cells were studied in space for the first time using…
The risk is low that scientists could pass coronavirus to North American bats during winter…
Treatment Reduces Lung Damage and Results in Mild Symptoms in a Preclinical Study A novel…
New research finds that severe COVID-19 is fueled by lung-centered cytokine activity, especially CCL2 and…
The field test, called NIRVANA, can simultaneously detect and sequence SARS-CoV-2, influenza and other viruses.…
B117 Spread in U.S. Months Before Detection A highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 variant was unknowingly spreading…
Even vaccinated, you can still spread COVID-19. Stay cautious until cases drop and herd immunity…
Single-cell lung maps reveal COVID-19’s distinct pathology and clinical potential. A team led by investigators…
Empowering People Leads to Better COVID-19 Compliance Making people fear the coronavirus may motivate us…
Data from first six months of pandemic shows racial and economic disparities by zip code…
SATiN Enables Fast, Accurate, and Low-Cost COVID-19 Antibody Testing Igor Stagljar made his career building…
People who took low-dose aspirin had fewer COVID infections and recovered faster. Aspirin is an…
NIH-funded findings point to a role for saliva in SARS-CoV-2 transmission. An international team of…
A new study finds encouraging associations between flu shots and less severe COVID infections. People…
Lingering Effects After COVID Recovery The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic has taken the…
Scientists at UW Medicine and the NIH have created experimental flu shots that spur broad…