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Wastewater surveillance detects influenza and H5 viruses from human and animal sources

Wastewater surveillance reveals influenza A and H5 subtype detections, providing critical insights into public health risks from both human and animal sources during the ongoing HPAI A(H5N1) outbreak.

24 Sep 2024

Human challenge study reveals lasting cognitive decline after mild COVID-19

Researchers from the UK conducted the first human challenge study of SARS-CoV-2, revealing long-lasting cognitive deficits in unvaccinated participants infected with the virus, especially in memory and executive function.

23 Sep 2024

Epidemiology of viral pathogens involved in febrile rash illness

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The aim of this study was to monitor the spectrum of viral pathogens involved in febrile rash illness (FRI) and their epidemiology.

23 Sep 2024

The role of CRISPR-Cas9 in combating mosquito-borne diseases

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. As global warming increases, mosquito activity areas are expanding, alongside changes in the natural environment and the misuse of insecticides, thus further increasing mosquito resistance and exposing the world to an elevated risk of mosquito-borne diseases.

23 Sep 2024

Nearly half of people older adults plan to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine, poll suggests

The newly updated COVID-19 vaccine just arrived in pharmacies and clinics nationwide, and a new poll suggests nearly half of people age 50 and older plan to get it.

23 Sep 2024

Key genetic factors linked to severe cholera symptoms discovered

Experts have used a cutting-edge computational approach to discover the genetic factors that make the bacteria behind cholera so dangerous - which could be key to preventing this deadly disease.

23 Sep 2024

Florida’s new covid booster guidance is straight-up misinformation

In what has become a pattern of spreading vaccine misinformation, the Florida health department is telling older Floridians and others at highest risk from covid-19 to avoid most booster shots, saying they are potentially dangerous.

23 Sep 2024

Blood microRNAs can predict conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease

This study identifies serum miRNA signatures as promising biomarkers for Alzheimer's, enhancing prediction of MCI conversion to AD with clinical relevance.

23 Sep 2024

Excess body weight at first cancer diagnosis increases risk of second cancer

Adults with excess body weight at their first cancer diagnosis face a higher risk of developing a second primary cancer, particularly those related to obesity, according to a recent study. The research emphasizes the need for survivorship guidelines targeting weight management.

22 Sep 2024

Researchers identify new oscillatory patterns in COVID-19 cases across the U.S.

Researchers discovered previously unrecognized oscillatory trends in COVID-19 cases across the U.S., particularly a north-south oscillation around the 37°-38° north latitude. These patterns highlight the complexity of pandemic dynamics and the importance of understanding regional disease transmission.

22 Sep 2024

Progress made in negotiations for global pandemic prevention agreement

Government-led negotiations on the world's first agreement to protect people from future pandemics made significant progress during the latest round of discussions that ended today at the World Health Organization (WHO).

20 Sep 2024

New two-dose HIV vaccine strategy shows promise for stronger immune response

One major reason why it has been difficult to develop an effective HIV vaccine is that the virus mutates very rapidly, allowing it to evade the antibody response generated by vaccines.

20 Sep 2024

Researchers analyze incidence of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis in Japan

As society learns to live with COVID-19, research on the disease and its complications remains important.

20 Sep 2024

Study identifies wildlife species likely involved in the origin of SARS-CoV-2

A new international study provides a shortlist of the wildlife species present at the market from which SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, most likely arose in late 2019.

20 Sep 2024

Wastewater monitoring proves effective for tracking foodborne pathogens

First used in the 1940s to monitor for polio, wastewater surveillance proved such a powerful disease monitoring tool that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the National Wastewater Surveillance System to support SARS-CoV-2 monitoring in September of 2020.

20 Sep 2024

How plant-based, Mediterranean, and Western diets affect gut microbiota and disease

Researchers examine how different dietary components affect the gut microbiome and development of non-communicable diseases.

20 Sep 2024

Amyloid-β and tau disrupt brain activity, driving early cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s risk

Researchers discover how amyloid-β and tau pathologies interact to drive early neurophysiological changes and cognitive decline in older adults at risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

20 Sep 2024

Plasma pTau181 predicts Alzheimer’s progression in real-world memory clinic patients

Researchers confirm plasma pTau181 is a strong predictor for Alzheimer's in patients with mild cognitive impairment, offering a less invasive diagnostic tool for early intervention.

20 Sep 2024

Janus particles enable highly precise measurements in microfluidic devices

The importance of testing for diseases was thrust into the limelight during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us have undergone a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) or ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) test within the past four years.

20 Sep 2024

New research strengthens the case for a zoonotic origin of COVID-19

A new international collaborative study provides a list of the wildlife species present at the market from which SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, most likely arose in late 2019. The study is based on a new analysis of metatranscriptomic data released by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

20 Sep 2024