Analysis of samples taken to test for respiratory viruses over the past five years suggests…
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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.
Scientists are harnessing the most common state of matter in the universe to address shortages…
A University of Queensland-led team of international researchers says supercharged “clones” of the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes are…
Importance of moving activities outdoors and ensuring proper ventilation indoors stressed, as experts urge science…
Numerous animals may be vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a…
One feature of the COVID-19 virus that makes it so difficult to contain is that…
Airway cell analyses showing an activated immune axis could pinpoint the COVID-19 patients who will…
Research shows SARS-CoV-2 promotes pain relief through the receptor neuropilin-1, which gives scientists a new…
A study investigating SARS-CoV-2 infections across 16 mink farms in the Netherlands, presented at the…
Researchers at Uppsala University have found that an effective way of treating the coronavirus behind…
Researchers engineer RNA-targeting compounds that disable the pandemic coronavirus’ replication engine. Scripps Research chemist Matthew…
Seasonal colds are by all accounts no fun, but new research suggests the colds you’ve…
Researchers from UCLA and China have found that catalase, a naturally occurring enzyme, holds potential…
Results provide insight for public health policymakers fighting COVID-19. Achieving herd immunity to COVID-19 is…
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were vitamin D sufficient, with a blood level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D…
The IRTA-CReSA coronavirus research team, alongside researchers from IrsiCaixa, the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) and…
Partnership to test SARS-CoV2 DNA vaccine in healthy Australians. The University of Sydney is testing…
A fourth Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating an investigational vaccine for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)…