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Infectious Diseases
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Face masks play crucial role, according to a new COVID research confirms
Researchers have developed a new theoretical model to better assess the risks of spreading viruses such as COVID-19 -- with and without a face …
Body's response to different strains of tuberculosis could affect transmission
Two strains of the bacterium causing tuberculosis have only minor genetic differences but attack the lungs in completely different fashion, according to researchers.
Layered controls can significantly curb exposure to COVID-19
Using a new computational model that simulates the life cycle of pathogen-laden particles, researchers found that a combination of distancing of six feet, universal …
Engineered bacteria could help protect 'good' gut microbes from antibiotics
Researchers have engineered a strain of bacteria that can help protect the natural flora of the human digestive tract from antibiotics and curb the …
NIH experts discuss controlling COVID-19 in commentary on herd immunity
Achieving classical herd immunity against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may not be attainable, according to a new perspective article. However, widespread use …
Structure of a bacterial 'drug pump' reveals new way to counter hospital-borne infection
By revealing the structure of a protein used by bacteria to pump out antibiotics, a research team designed an early-stage therapeutic that sabotages the …
Chemical found in leafy greens shown to slow growth of COVID-19 and common cold viruses
A study in mice and lab-grown cells finds sulforaphane could help prevent and treat illnesses caused by certain coronaviruses, including COVID-19.
Social media data could help predict the next COVID surge
New research suggests that a novel, short-term forecasting method, using machine learning and vast, anonymized datasets from social media accounts, significantly outperforms conventional models …
Effectiveness of antibiotics significantly reduced when multiple bugs present
A study has found that much higher doses of antibiotics are needed to eliminate a bacterial infection of the airways when other microbes are …
Antivirals, some antibodies, work well against BA.2 omicron variant of COVID-19 virus
The antiviral therapies remdesivir, molnupiravir, and the active ingredient in Pfizer's Paxlovid pill (nirmatrelvir), remain effective in laboratory tests against the BA.2 variant of …
New study confirms bioengineered RSV protein vaccine evokes protective immune response
Researchers marked a major milestone in the effort to create an effective vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can cause severe respiratory disease …
New antimicrobial air filters tested on trains rapidly kill SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses
Researchers have developed new antimicrobial technology for air filters which can in seconds kill bacteria, fungi and viruses including SARS-CoV-2 -- providing a potential …
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