Early RSV infection turns maternal allergy into a powerful driver of childhood asthma
By combining nationwide health data with elegant immunology experiments, researchers reveal how RSV infection in infancy hijacks maternal…
Treating sleep apnea can lower Parkinson’s disease risk
A massive study of more than 11 million U.S. veterans reveals that treating sleep apnea early with CPAP…
New AI tools offer hope for global TB elimination
Researchers have unveiled new AI tools, from smartphone cough analysis to child-friendly screening systems, which could transform how…
Pairing antiviral therapy with immune modulation restores lung repair in lethal Influenza
Recovery from deadly influenza infection may hinge on helping the lungs heal in addition to stopping the virus,…
T cells drive vaccine effectiveness against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus
A new study shows that the effectiveness of current vaccines against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV)…
Tiny airborne plastics may facilitate virus spread
As plastic pollution worsens worldwide, scientists are uncovering a new and unsettling possibility. Tiny airborne fragments of plastic,…
Groundbreaking vaccination approach could transform respiratory disease prevention
A research team from Trinity College Dublin has unveiled a groundbreaking new approach to vaccination that could redefine how…
Evolving epidemiology of invasive Group A Streptococcus in critical care
Streptococcus pyogenes or invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) is a major clinical concern around the world, since iGAS…
COVID-19, RSV, and flu vaccines remain safe and effective
Backed by real-world evidence from more than 500 studies, a new review shows that this season’s Covid-19, RSV,…
COVID-19 in pregnancy may raise autism and neurodevelopmental disorder risk
New research from Mass General Brigham reveals that COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may subtly alter fetal brain development,…
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…
Hypoxia weakens the body’s infection defense by changing genetic material of neutrophils
Low oxygen levels in the blood can alter the genetic makeup of key immune cells, weakening the body’s…