TB Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk of Contracting COVID-19 A widely used tuberculosis vaccine is…
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.
A new assessment tool developed by Kaiser Permanente researchers and physicians helps guide clinical decisions…
Structural insights about a deadly bacterium’s toolbox point to ways to block it. The bacterium…
New insights into the local transmission of seasonal influenza may be valuable for planning interventions…
Scientists at Goethe University within the international consortium COVID19-NMR refine previous 2D models. For the…
Learning how SARS-CoV-2 highjacks host cell machineries will help to develop therapeutic strategies. As the…
The cell membrane is the cell’s outermost line of defense against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus…
In response to the critical shortage of nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs early in the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Proven model developed by WashU predicts 20 million infected Americans by late January. Presumptive president-elect…
National Poll: Over half of parents say it’s important for children to see extended family…
Stopping the replication of SARS-CoV-2 is likely possible thanks to a compound called EBSELEN:…
Study shows test turnaround-time, and frequency are far more important than sensitivity in curbing spread.…
Scientists studying the aerodynamics of infectious disease share steps to curb transmission during indoor activities.…
Without urgent action, superbugs will kill 22,000 Australians a year by 2040 A comprehensive national…
Researchers analyzing blood samples from blood donors across Kenya estimate that by June 2020, when…
Why do most viral epidemics spread cyclically in autumn and winter in the globe’s temperate…
Sneezes from people who have congested noses and a full set of teeth travel about…
Study suggests mechanical properties of spike proteins can predict infectivity and lethality of different coronaviruses.…