Scientists looking at the genetics of Zika virus have found a way to fast-track research which could lead to new
Zika study may ‘supercharge’ vaccine research
Different bacteria use same cell surface molecule to invade tissue and promote infection: Blocking bacteria-molecule interaction might prevent many deadly illnesses
A new study identifies a single molecule as a key entry point used by two types of dangerous bacteria to
High rate of viral suppression among people new to HIV care: Study reflects advances in HIV care, but gaps remain
Eighty-six percent of individuals who entered HIV care soon after diagnosis maintained viral suppression after 48 weeks during a clinical
Chemical added to consumer products impairs response to antibiotic treatment: Triclosan added to toothpaste, mouthwash to kill bacteria inadvertently makes such cells stronger
Grocery store aisles are stocked with products that promise to kill bacteria. People snap up those items to protect themselves
Decolonization protocol can prevent dangerous infections among discharged hospital patients
Hospital patients who have methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can prevent future MRSA infections by following a standard bathing protocol after
Ticks-Alarm in 2019: scientists warn of new dangerous infectious diseases
2018 was a record year for tick – 2019 could be worse In the year 2018, the highest number of
Drug development options diversified with new metal catalyst
A University of Illinois team of researchers led by chemistry professor M. Christina White has developed a new manganese-based catalyst
Buruli ulcer: Promising new drug candidate against a forgotten disease
Buruli ulcer — one of the most neglected among the NTDs — is a debilitating and stigmatising disease. Affecting mainly
Ebola spreads to major Congo city as vaccines a concern
Interested in Ebola? The second-largest Ebola outbreak in history has spread to a major city in eastern Congo, as health
How a deadly fungal infection shape-shifts into an invasive monster
Monash researchers have shed new light on just how the fungal infection, Candida albicans, shape-shifts into a deadly version with