Researchers are developing simple and inexpensive tools — like a DIY ventilator — to treat…
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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.
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…
TB Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk of Contracting COVID-19 A widely used tuberculosis vaccine is…
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…