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Infectious Disease
Infectious Disease: Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases of animals that can cause disease when transmitted to humans. Most infectious diseases have only minor complications. But some infections - such as pneumonia, AIDS and meningitis - can become life-threatening.
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We've long known that there are bacteria in the human gut; some can be dangerous if they are ingested. But genetic and c ...Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 24, 2021Microbiology
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The parasite that causes Toxoplasmosis, Toxoplasma gondii is common, and is found in undercooked or contaminated meat, a ...Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 21, 2021Immunology
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The human microbiome is closely connected to our immune system. Our bodies have to be able to keep the bacterial populat ...Written By: Carmen Leitch
JAN 17, 2022
Microbiology
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that impacts nearly 3 million people around the world. The cause
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 14, 2022
Health & Medicine
Some of us may have heard stories of family and friends who all tested negative on at-home rapid antigen tests before a
...
Written By:
Alexandria Bass
JAN 13, 2022
Microbiology
There are parasites that can change the behavior of their hosts to make a more beneficial outcome for the parasite. Rese
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 13, 2022
Immunology
A recent study has demonstrated that COVID-19 convalescent plasma treatment (or blood from individuals who have recovere
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JAN 13, 2022
Immunology
Antibodies are a core part of the immune system's pathogen-fighting arsenal, defending the body against bacte
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JAN 06, 2022
Immunology
COVID-19 infections trigger widespread oxidative damage, says new research by scientists from the Baylor College
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JAN 05, 2022
Microbiology
Microbes are known for their ability to evolve. Many types of microbes can interact with one another, and easily exchang
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 05, 2022
Clinical & Molecular DX
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that emerged in December 2019 causes the disease COVID-19, a pandemic that has killed over 5 millio
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 02, 2022
Health & Medicine
Pfizer executives predict COVID will be endemic as early as 2024. What does COVID's endemicity look like? Much like
...
Written By:
Alexandria Bass
DEC 30, 2021
Cardiology
SARS-CoV-2 infections, which cause COVID-19, can wreak havoc on the body. Early on in the pandemic, doctors noted that w
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 30, 2021
Immunology
Bats have a notorious reputation as disease-spreaders—these fuzzy, winged creatures are said to be the source of m
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
DEC 29, 2021
Microbiology
There are many types of influenza virus, which are classified based on the proteins expressed on their surfaces. The H5N
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 29, 2021
Drug Discovery & Development
Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is a parasitic disease caused by the filarial nematode Onchocerca vo
...
Written By:
J. Bryce Ortiz
DEC 27, 2021
Microbiology
Anthrax conjures thoughts of bioterrorism, though it's a disease caused by a rare but naturally-occurring bacterium, Bac
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 26, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
Candida auris emerged as a pathogen around 2009, and has quickly become a serious problem for clinics and hospitals, whe
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 26, 2021
Microbiology
We've long known that there are bacteria in the human gut; some can be dangerous if they are ingested. But genetic and c
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 24, 2021
Microbiology
Cheese doesn't have many ingredients, and while it doesn't contain preservatives, it does contain milk. So why doesn't i
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 23, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
The parasite that causes Toxoplasmosis, Toxoplasma gondii is common, and is found in undercooked or contaminated meat, a
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 21, 2021
Immunology
Sharks are incredibly hardy creatures—they've survived in marine ecosystems, often unchallenged predators, for
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
DEC 19, 2021
Microbiology
COVID-19 may cause a wide range of symptoms that can impact many organs, but for those hospitalized with the disease, re
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 18, 2021
Microbiology
Since the start of the pandemic, research has shown that face masks are an effective way to prevent the spread of SARS-C
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 13, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
A new study reported in Nature Communications has shown how the body might use fat as fuel in the battle against a Salmo
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 09, 2021
Microbiology
In clinical practice, most patients with severe infections or history of repeated hospitalizations are often referred to
...
Sponsored By:
Micronbrane Medical Ran
DEC 07, 2021
Microbiology
The human microbiome is closely connected to our immune system. Our bodies have to be able to keep the bacterial populat
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch