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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.
The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine has been theorized to provide protection against COVID-19. In a new…
Discovery of shape of the SARS-CoV-2 genome after infection could inform new COVID-19 treatments. Scientists…
Specialized scanning furthers understanding of the virus’s potential effects on the brain. One of the…
Two recently published studies from Kansas State University researchers and collaborators have led to two…
International research team including Göttingen University makes urgent call for more effective wildlife trade legislation.…
Major measles outbreaks will likely occur during 2021 as an unexpected consequence of the COVID-19…
A simulation shows reducing population density in large cities decreases disease spread. Pandemics are fueled,…
Some polymers can resist bacteria; can they be designed to work against viruses? Personal protective…
Safe celebrations are possible in a pandemic, but they may require tough decisions. The holidays…
A team of NYU scientists has developed a method using holographic imaging to detect both…
At TropMed2020, scientists describe rush to gauge risks of Chapare virus, an emerging hemorrhagic fever…
Antidepressant drug repurposed for patients with coronavirus infection. In a preliminary study of COVID-19 patients…
A study conducted by the University of Granada and the Andalusian School of Public Health…
Monoclonal antibody tested by researchers at University of São Paulo and experimental drug given to…
Research Could Accelerate Efforts to Develop New Anti-Viral Drugs to Fight Flu, Ebola, and Novel…
The antidepressant fluvoxamine appears to prevent COVID-19 infections from worsening and may help keep patients…
Pollution and Pandemics: A Dangerous Mix Research from Chakrabarty lab finds that as one goes,…