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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 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,…
In the Netherlands, whole genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks on 16 mink farms has revealed…
Three most promising PPE solutions selected by expert judges on MIT Pandemic Response CoLab. With…
Mutation is not expected to interfere with effectiveness of vaccines under development. A new study…
Researchers from the Hubrecht Institute and Utrecht University developed an advanced technique that makes it…
Death, rehospitalization, and problems with basic activities, jobs, mental health and finances seen in many…
New epidemic diseases have an evolutionary advantage if they are of “intermediate” severity, research shows.…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have become accustomed to wearing cotton face masks in…
A study of how 98 million Americans move around each day suggests that most infections…
A study of nearly 2,000 Marine recruits who went through supervised quarantine before starting basic…
Researchers have discovered a new “hidden” gene in SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19…
Post-COVID fatigue is independent of severity of initial infection. More than half of people with…
High doses of vitamin C under study for treating COVID-19 may benefit some populations, but…
Investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have been working to…
Using cold atmospheric plasma promises a breakthrough in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Researchers from…
https://youtu.be/9MU4KRHsbNU This video, created using a schlieren imaging system, shows airflow dynamics when wearing an…