Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines ...

Orchard enthusiasts and gardeners are worried when they view black spots on apples and wilted zucchinis. It is understandable to question whether one can become sick by ingesting produce infected by ...

It's all connected: coronaviruses and other emerging infectious diseases, loss of biodiversity, and destruction of the environment by humans. Around the world, pathogens and parasites are responding ...

The parasite that may already live in your brain can infect the very immune cells trying to destroy it, but new UVA Health ...

The parasite that may already live in your brain can infect the very immune cells trying to destroy it, but new UVA Health research reveals how our bodies keep it under control.

Prevention, screening, and vaccination are vital for managing infection risk during pregnancy due to altered maternal immunity.

The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause dangerous infections. A research team at the University of Zurich has now ...

Pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics are increasingly recognised as playing a pivotal role in the advancement of personalised medicine, especially in the ...

You will be redirected to our submission process. The study of emerging and zoonotic viral diseases represents a critical area in infectious disease research, with implications for human, animal, and ...

You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number. An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and typically takes less than five ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...