Researchers engineer RNA-targeting compounds that disable the pandemic coronavirus’ replication engine. Scripps Research chemist Matthew…
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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.
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)…
Biology study finds silk offers more protection than cotton or synthetics. With personal protective equipment…
Impact of evaporation on virus survival, concentration, transmission. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise worldwide,…
Due to continual improvements in transportation technology, people travel more extensively than ever before. Although…
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, requires models that can…
University of Alberta researchers worked with SLAC X-ray scientists to explore the potential of a…
The disinfectant spray will use UCF-developed cerium oxide nanoparticles that have been shown to have…
Researchers offer first proof that Ultraviolet C light with a 222 nm wavelength — which…
Sticky webs of DNA released from immune cells known as neutrophils may cause much of…
The University of North Carolina School of Medicine lab of Camille Ehre, Ph.D., generated high-powered…
Thanks to the sniffling noses, coughs, and colds that accompany the colder months of the…