No link between Covid-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac death
A major real-world study challenges persistent safety concerns, showing no increased risk of sudden cardiac death after COVID-19…
Adults’ exposure to diverse microbes may worsen allergic conditions
The “hygiene hypothesis” suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by allergens,…
New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes
For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics…
Engineered Listeria boosts innate immunity against cancer
After nearly 40 years of research on how Listeria bacteria manipulate our cells and battle our immune system…
Modified peptides show promise against tuberculosis bacteria
Antibiotic treatments are losing effectiveness against a range of common bacterial pathogens, including E. coli, K. pneumoniae, Salmonella and Acinetobacter, according to a…
Study identifies neural mechanism underlying chills during infection
When running a fever during infection, we often feel chills, which prompt us to take action to warm…
Climate change accelerates AMR in western pacific region
As temperatures rise and weather extremes intensify, new evidence reveals how climate stress and weak health systems are…
New method measures how effectively antibiotics kill bacteria
Drugs that act against bacteria are mainly assessed based on how well they inhibit bacterial growth under laboratory…
Understanding how the immune system protects against fungal pathogenicity
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause…
New rapid PCR method detects Salmonella in food within hours
A new same-day detection strategy shows how simple, low-cost lab steps can uncover Salmonella in meats, vegetables, and…
Novel vaccine strategy could solve the challenge of implanted device infections
Patients with implanted medical devices like orthopedic joint replacements, pacemakers, and artificial heart valves run a small but…
Global Virus Network announces the addition of three new Centers of Excellence
The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading medical virologists representing 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates…