infectious diseases

University of Pennsylvania study identifies characteristics of HIV-1 strains that mediate sexual transmission.
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A team of researchers have discovered the mechanism by which C10, a human antibody previously identified to react with the Dengue virus, prevents Zika infection.
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A downright spooky fungus has southern golfers teed off. But now the culprit has been identified, and a treatment has been found.
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Explainer: What is Conjunctivitis and How Did I Get it?
byThe Conversation
An eye disease that's been around for over 2,000 years.
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Feed a Virus but Starve Bacteria? When You're Sick, it May Really Matter
byThe Conversation
Is losing your appetite a good thing when you are sick?
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Scientists Identify the Culprit Behind London’s Great Plague of 1665
byErica Tennenhouse
Traces of DNA in tooth enamel confirm the presence of bubonic plague bacteria.
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Scientists have built a new sensor that can detect the potentially deadly E. coli bacteria in 15-20 minutes, much faster than traditional lab tests.
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