How Paris Plans to Outsmart Olympic Pathogens
Researchers from the French national public health institute conducted a study to identify key pathogens for wastewater surveillance (WWS) during the 2024 Paris Olympic and…
Pathogens News
Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease in their hosts, which can include humans, animals, and plants. These infectious agents can be viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites, each capable of disrupting normal physiological processes. Pathogens have various mechanisms to invade and multiply within the host’s body, leading to diseases that range from mild to life-threatening. The interaction between pathogens and the immune response of the host plays a critical role in determining the severity of the disease. Control and prevention strategies against pathogens include hygiene measures, vaccines, and antibiotics or antiviral medications, although challenges such as antibiotic resistance and evolving pathogen strains complicate treatment efforts. Public health initiatives focus on understanding pathogen transmission dynamics and developing effective containment and prevention methods to manage infectious diseases globally.
Avoiding Food Poisoning: How a Tiny Chip Can Make Your Food Safer Than Ever
A new microfluidic chip developed by researchers enables quick, effective detection of multiple foodborne pathogens simultaneously, improving food safety and preventing contaminated products from entering…
Spicing Up Pathogen Defense: Scientists Transform Cinnamon Into Nanotech Antimicrobials
Cinnamon oil-based nanodevice effectively targets key pathogens, with potential uses in healthcare and food safety A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València…
Scientists Uncover New Nidoviruses That Could Cause the Next Pandemic
Suddenly they appear and — like the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus — can trigger major epidemics: Viruses that nobody had on their radar. They are not really…
Tomato Juice Effectively Kills Salmonella and Other Harmful Bacteria
A study reveals that tomato juice effectively kills Salmonella Typhi and other harmful bacteria, thanks to specific antimicrobial peptides found in tomatoes. This discovery highlights…
Space Salad Dilemma: Study Raises Health Concerns for Astronauts
Research team finds lettuce and other plants are more susceptible to bacterial infections in space than on Earth. Lettuce and other leafy green vegetables are…
IKAROS Unmasked: Major Breakthrough Unveils Protein Powering Our Immune System
IKAROS code cracked: insight into an essential protein for immune cell development and protection against pathogens and cancer. In a scientific breakthrough that aids our…
Solving the Agricultural Mystery: How Plant Diversity Boosts Farming Yields
A University of Kansas study shows diverse crop planting enhances yield by reducing soil pathogen effectiveness, challenging traditional monoculture practices and providing insights applicable to…
The Shocking Truth: Genetic Sequencing Uncovers Unexpected Source of Floodwater Pathogens
Research overturns previous beliefs about Salmonella contamination sources in North Carolina, pointing to rivers and streams instead of pig farms, and calls for revised disease…
Hidden Peril in Your Mouth: Scientists Discover That a Common Oral Pathogen Increases Heart Attack Damage
Scientists at Tokyo Medical and Dental University have discovered that the gum disease-causing bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis can disrupt the merging of autophagosomes and lysosomes. This…
Microscopic Arms Race: Solving the Mystery Behind Bacteria’s Extensive Weaponry
A new study led by the University of Oxford has shed light on why certain species of bacteria carry astonishing arsenals of weapons. The findings,…
Preventing $220 Billion in Damages – Scientists Discover Potential Way To Disarm a Mysterious Family of Microbial Proteins
Researchers from Duke University might have discovered a method to neutralize them, potentially averting $220 billion in yearly agricultural losses. Many of the bacteria that…
A Foul-Smelling Savior: How a New Gut Microbe Fights Dangerous Pathogens
Taurine-Degrading Bacteria Influence Intestinal Microbiome A novel bacterium, Taurinivorans muris, which feeds on taurine and emits hydrogen sulfide, has been identified by researchers. This discovery…
Yale Scientists Uncover How the Immune System Can Alter Our Behavior
The mere scent of seafood can severely sicken those allergic to it — and therefore they are more likely to avoid it. Similarly, individuals who…
Genetic Cluster in Root Fungus Found To Be the “On/Off” Switch for Disease-Causing Behavior
Researchers have found that the fungus Colletotrichum tofieldiae can both support and inhibit plant growth, depending on the activation of a specific gene cluster. This…
Awakening Ancient Dangers: Catastrophic Risks of “Time-Traveling” Pathogens From Melting Permafrost
Digital simulation suggests a small percentage of pathogens could cause significant ecological damage. According to a new study, ancient pathogens released from melting permafrost have…
Permafrost Pandora’s Box: Unleashing “Time-Traveling” Pathogens From the Icy Past
Computer simulation shows the release of only 1% of dormant pathogens could cause major environmental damage and the widespread loss of host organisms around the…
Viral Ping-Pong: “Swine Flu” Strain Has Passed From Humans to Pigs Nearly 400 Times Since H1N1 Pandemic
Analysis provides further support for managing influenza A infection in people who work with swine. A new study of the strain of influenza A responsible…