How do we treat infectious diseases? Archives

Scientists triggered a strong immune response in mice by using vaccine-coated dental floss to access their leaky gums.

Researchers found some bacteria pass information to future generations that affects their behavior and ability to resist antibiotics.

Scientists showed that a compound naturally found in purple passionflowers can alleviate symptoms of herpes simplex eye infections in mice.

Bird flu has plagued poultry for more than 100 years, causing the death of birds like chickens, ducks, and geese. Bird flu is caused by an…

Researchers developed a new CRISPR protein that cuts viral RNA to combat diseases like yellow fever.

Researchers found spore-producing microbes that can survive sanitization with 10 times the amount of bleach recommended in hospitals.

Scientists find a key player in the gut’s immune system has taken heavy hits from seemingly unrelated COVID-19 infections.

Scientists conducted a follow-up on the Costa Rica HPV vaccine trial after 11 years. They showed the HPV vaccine almost perfectly prevents…

Scientists found therapeutics derived from sharks are effective in treating emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses.

Researchers created a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 using the existing measles, mumps, rubella vaccine.