Influenza viruses can spread through the air on dust, fibers, and other microscopic particles, according…
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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.
Patients with undiagnosed flu symptoms who actually had COVID-19 last winter were among thousands of…
Filter “paper” made from titanium oxide nanowires is capable of trapping pathogens and destroying them…
Sweden’s policy of allowing the controlled spread of COVID-19 viral infection among the population has…
Designed and assembled by experts from across the Institute, the facility should enable testing of…
An immunomodulatory drug called fingolimod, which is approved for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, blocks…
Two Phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trials testing whether experimental monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) can…
Published in JAMA Internal Medicine, research conducted at an EPA facility on the UNC-Chapel Hill…
Some people get really sick from COVID-19, and others don’t. Nobody knows why. Now, a…
BCG vaccine is safe and does not lead to an increased risk of COVID-19 symptoms.…
New research into malaria suggests targeting enzymes from the human host, rather than from the…
COVID-19 does not directly damage taste bud cells. First study to show taste bud cell…
Results from cell culture experiments show that commercially available preparations have an effect on Sars-Cov-2…
University of Chicago study could guide social distancing, PPE guidelines. The CDC updated its guidance…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, scientists and health care providers are seeking ways…
Researchers caution: It is too soon to say whether pre-existing immune cell memory affects COVID-19…
A new company, CelluAir, will bring the world-first, virus-filtering mask material made from agriculture waste…
In severe cases of COVID-19, the infection can lead to obstruction of the blood vessels…