Virologists at the Rega Institute at KU Leuven (Belgium) have developed a vaccine candidate against…
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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.
As cases increased worldwide this spring, mechanical engineers developed solutions to help slow and stop…
Method measures naturally occurring electron transfers. Bacterial infections have become one of the biggest health…
The chip, developed at Imperial College London and known as TriSilix, is a ‘micro laboratory’…
Different diagnostic techniques are appropriate at different stages of coronavirus infection. Using the right one…
Researchers hope the model can inform public health decision-making amid the pandemic. A new model…
Using post-mortem tissue samples, a team of researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have studied…
The lives of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are being saved by doctors who are using…
A new therapy for influenza virus infections that may also prove effective against many other…
International taskforce announced to look into the origins of SARS-CoV-2, which sparked COVID-19 pandemic nearly…
Researchers are developing simple and inexpensive tools — like a DIY ventilator — to treat…
Temperature inversions or Saharan dust intrusions can favor the presence of fine particles in the…
Understanding Dangerous Droplet Dynamics New fluid dynamics research reveals why social distancing alone doesn’t necessarily…
Currently, there are over 10 million confirmed cases and more than 240,000 casualties attributed to…
Forecasting cannot foresee COVID-19 infection rates peaking or plateauing. During the first months of the…
None of the mutations currently documented in the SARS-CoV-2 virus appear to increase its transmissibility…
Face masks slow spread of COVID-19; types of masks, length of use matter. The use…
Algorithm outperformed thoracic radiologists in detecting COVID-19 in new study. Algorithm was trained, tested on…