Infectious Diseases

Immunology New Insights on TB and COVID-19 Interactions

Study reveals how COVID-19 may influence TB control in patients.

Alba Llibre, Henna Siddiqui, Jamie Pillaye

Apr 28, 2025 ― 7 min read

Pediatrics Evaluating TB Algorithms for Children in Uganda

A study compares TB treatment algorithms for kids in Uganda's healthcare system.

Peter J Kitonsa, Bernard Kikaire, Peter Wambi

Apr 28, 2025 ― 6 min read

Systems Biology Catching Bugs: Early Warning Systems for Diseases

Learn how experts use indicators to predict infectious disease outbreaks.

Clara Delecroix, Quirine ten Bosch, Egbert H. Van Nes

Apr 28, 2025 ― 8 min read

Mathematical Physics The Competitive World of Viruses

Exploring how viruses compete and what we can do to manage them.

Javier López-Pedrares, Cristiana J. Silva, M. Elena Vázquez-Cendón

Apr 26, 2025 ― 7 min read

Epidemiology Understanding Pneumococcal Transmission in Blantyre

Research reveals how pneumococcal germs spread among children in Blantyre, Malawi.

Rory Cave, James Chirombo, Uri Obolski

Apr 23, 2025 ― 7 min read

Microbiology New Insights into Salmonella Spread and Antibiotic Impact

Research uncovers how Salmonella spreads and responds to antibiotics in mice.

Matthew K Waldor, J. A. Hotinger, I. W. Campbell

Apr 22, 2025 ― 6 min read

Numerical Analysis Tracking Epidemics: The Math Behind Disease Spread

Researchers use math to track and predict disease outbreaks effectively.

Michael V. Klibanov, Trung Truong

Apr 21, 2025 ― 6 min read

Epidemiology Understanding Correlates of Protection in Vaccination

Scientists study how antibody levels relate to infection risk.

Ziyuan Zhang, Christopher Brian Boyer, Marc Lipsitch

Apr 21, 2025 ― 7 min read

Biochemistry New Hope in the Fight Against Tuberculosis

Researchers explore peptides for more effective TB vaccines.

Constanza Estefania Martínez-Olivares, Vasti Lozano-Ordaz, Dulce Mata-Espinosa

Apr 20, 2025 ― 9 min read

Microbiology The Hidden Threat of Droplets

Learn how droplets spread germs and impact health.

Amey Nitin Agharkar, Dipasree Hajra, Kush Kumar Dewangan

Apr 20, 2025 ― 7 min read

Immunology Vaccines vs. COVID-19: A Race for Safety

How vaccines combat COVID-19 and adapt to new variants.

Sandhya Bangaru, Abigail M. Jackson, Jeffrey Copps

Apr 19, 2025 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) New Testing Method Shows Promise for Hepatitis B

A study reveals a quick test for hepatitis B could improve treatment access.

Louise O Downs, Dorcas Okanda, Oscar Chirro

Apr 19, 2025 ― 5 min read

HIV/AIDS Mozambique's Fight Against TB and HIV

Mozambique improves TB preventive therapy for those living with HIV.

Durval Respeito, Yagna Varajidas, José Mizela

Apr 19, 2025 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) Insights into the Monkeypox Virus: Clades and Genetics

A look at the monkeypox virus and its genetic variations.

Gustavo Sganzerla Martinez, Anuj Kumar, Eddy Kiganda-Lusamaki

Apr 16, 2025 ― 7 min read

Epidemiology Understanding Mpox: A Viral Challenge

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has become a global health concern.

F. Nedényi, J. M. Benke, M. Szalai

Apr 15, 2025 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) Combatting Malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion

New strategies emerge to tackle malaria and drug resistance in Southeast Asia.

Mariusz Wojnarski, Sidhartha Chaudhury, Threechada Boonchan

Apr 13, 2025 ― 5 min read

Biophysics The Battle Within: Viruses and Cells

Explore how viruses invade cells and the science behind their fusion proteins.

Chetan S. Poojari, Tobias Bommer, Jochen S. Hub

Apr 13, 2025 ― 8 min read

Populations and Evolution Advanced Models for Pandemic Preparedness

Researchers develop models to tackle evolving infectious diseases.

Quang Dang Nguyen, Sheryl L. Chang, Carl J. E. Suster

Apr 11, 2025 ― 5 min read

Public and Global Health The Impact of Aedes Aegypti on Public Health

Discover the serious risks posed by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and the viruses they spread.

Tabitha Wanjiru, Wallace Bulimo, Solomon Langat

Apr 8, 2025 ― 7 min read

Epidemiology The Impact of Weather on COVID-19 Spread

Weather plays a key role in how COVID-19 spreads seasonally.

Don Klinkenberg, Jantien Backer, Chantal Reusken

Apr 8, 2025 ― 5 min read

Microbiology The Critical Role of Tetraspanins in Bacterial Infections

Tetraspanins help bacteria attach to cells, influencing infection mechanisms.

PA Wolverson, I Fernandes Parreira, MO Collins

Apr 6, 2025 ― 5 min read

Immunology The Sticky World of Microbial Adhesion

Explore how microbes stick and the antibodies that fight them.

Kelli L. Hvorecny, Gianluca Interlandi, Tim S. Veth

Apr 6, 2025 ― 7 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) Gut Microbiome's Role in Typhoid Fever

Research reveals gut microbiome influences susceptibility to typhoid fever.

Philip M. Ashton, L. Mageiros, J. E. Meiring

Apr 4, 2025 ― 6 min read

HIV/AIDS Mozambique's Fight Against HIV: Progress and Challenges

Mozambique sees progress in HIV services but faces ongoing challenges for key populations.

Inácio Malimane, Jéssica Seleme, Gonçalves Maibaze

Apr 3, 2025 ― 5 min read

Epidemiology The Impact of Vaccination on Public Health

Examining how vaccinations shape health outcomes and prevent disease spread.

Katherine Min Jia, C. B. Boyer, J. Wallinga

Apr 2, 2025 ― 4 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) Wound Infections and Antibiotic Resistance in Tanzania

Investigating chronic wound infections and rising drug resistance in Tanzania.

Aleena Dawer, Victor Msengi, Theresia B. Mtui

Apr 2, 2025 ― 8 min read

Epidemiology Vitamin D's Role in COVID-19 Outcomes

Study reveals how vitamin D may influence COVID-19 severity and outcomes.

Reagan M. Mogire

Mar 31, 2025 ― 6 min read

Epidemiology Rising Threat of MDR-TB in Lesotho

Study reveals key factors influencing multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.

Jerry Yakubu Yahaya

Mar 31, 2025 ― 6 min read

Molecular Biology Fighting Bacteria with Viral Peptides

Scientists explore bacteriophage peptides to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Arindam Naha, Todd A. Cameron, William Margolin

Mar 31, 2025 ― 6 min read

Microbiology Tuberculosis: The Battle Within

Exploring the complex relationship between tuberculosis and immune responses.

Jeffrey Chin, Nalin Abeydeera, Teresa Repasy

Mar 31, 2025 ― 7 min read

Public and Global Health Youth and TB: Harnessing Digital Solutions in Uganda

Exploring the impact of 99DOTS on TB treatment for adolescents in Uganda.

P Wambi, N.S. West, J Nabugoomu

Mar 30, 2025 ― 6 min read

Microbiology Challenging Bacterial Infections: The Drug Battle

Research sheds light on drug accumulation for better bacterial treatment.

Mark R. Sullivan, Eric J. Rubin

Mar 30, 2025 ― 6 min read

Health Informatics AI in the Fight Against Childhood Pneumonia

AI holds promise for improving pneumonia diagnosis in young children in Nigeria.

Taofeeq Oluwatosin Togunwa, Abdulhammed Opeyemi Babatunde, Oluwatosin Ebunoluwa Fatade

Mar 29, 2025 ― 5 min read

Evolutionary Biology Long-term COVID-19 Infections and Virus Mutations

Study reveals insights into SARS-CoV-2 mutations during prolonged infections.

Natalie Rutsinsky, Adi Ben Zvi, Ido Fabian

Mar 27, 2025 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) How COVID-19 Variants Adapt and Spread

Learn about the rise and competition of COVID-19 variants.

Marlin D. Figgins, Trevor Bedford

Mar 27, 2025 ― 8 min read

Epidemiology Tracking Disease Spread: New Insights from COVID-19

Scientists reveal how genetic data helps understand disease spread in communities.

Takashi Okada, Giulio Isacchini, QinQin Yu

Mar 24, 2025 ― 8 min read

Microbiology Battling Rabies: The Fight Against a Deadly Virus

Discover the science behind rabies and its glycoprotein G.

Arjun K. Aditham, Caelan E. Radford, Caleb R. Carr

Mar 24, 2025 ― 8 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) Combating Hepatitis B: A Community Approach

New strategies aim to raise awareness and improve treatment for hepatitis B in South Africa.

Gloria Sukali, Jacob Busang, Jaco Dreyer

Mar 24, 2025 ― 6 min read

Populations and Evolution The Surprising Dynamics of Infectious Disease Strains

New research reveals unexpected interactions between infectious disease strains and immunity.

Nir Gavish

Mar 23, 2025 ― 7 min read

Public and Global Health Chikungunya Virus Outbreak: Insights and Solutions

Exploring the chikungunya virus outbreak and the arrival of a new vaccine.

Pastor E Pérez-Estigarribia, Gabriel Ribeiro dos Santos, Simon Cauchemez

Mar 22, 2025 ― 5 min read

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