Potential treatments for COVID-19 have been identified after the discovery of five genes associated with…
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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.
COVID-19 can lead to a broad range of neurologic complications including stroke, seizures, movement disorders,…
First full results from interim analysis confirm that the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine (AZD1222) has an…
When will life return to normal, when will immunity kick in? As the Centers for…
The COVID-19 virus, like all viruses, relies on its host for reproduction How SARS-CoV-2 captures…
Face shields worn alone are not effective against COVID-19 sneezes. Do face shields provide enough…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the world, testing remains a key strategy…
A large study of patients in the United States who contracted coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)…
Researchers look to animals to find clues in proteins involved in infection. What makes the…
Most countries are not fulfilling their international legal obligations during COVID-19 and other public health…
“Super-spreader” events and extensive person-to-person contact propelled an outbreak of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in a…
New insights into protein structures through 3D modeling could help inform drug development and predict…
NUI Galway study, published in the international journal Scientific Reports, confirms that spiders carry harmful…
Imagine swabbing your nostrils, putting the swab in a device, and getting a read-out on…
A new study uses computer simulations to track airflows inside a car’s passenger cabin, providing…
Experiments led by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have determined…
Differences in the immune systems and better blood vessel health were among the factors protecting…
First dynamic global surveillance system being rolled out this week in 195 countries, including U.S.…