Right-handed helical motion of malaria parasites revealed
With victims numbering in the millions, malaria is an infectious disease caused by the bite of a mosquito…
Lessons from COVID-19 could help communities better prepare for the next pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided researchers with a wealth of information on contemporary successes and failures in combating…
Novel antibiotic shows activity against WHO high priority pathogen VRE
Chemists from the University of Warwick and Monash University have discovered a promising new antibiotic that shows activity…
Rising antibiotic resistance is putting routine infections back in the danger zone
A new WHO analysis reveals accelerating resistance in critical pathogens and widening global inequities, urging countries to strengthen…
NIH awards $3.4 million to support research on Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, or CCHFV, is a biosafety level 4 pathogen and a Category A bioterrorism agent,…
Lysosomal acidity fine-tunes reactive species production in macrophages
Macrophages rely on lysosomes to balance microbial killing with self-protection, generating reactive oxygen and nitrogen species during phagocytosis.…
Core sugars in breast milk fuel gut and brain health beyond 12 months
A comprehensive review reveals that six core breast milk sugars persist well beyond infancy, providing ongoing benefits for…