PLoS Pathogens
Marine sponge microbe sheds light on TB evolution
A bacterium in a marine sponge from the Great Barrier Reef that closely resembles Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes TB.
Exploring the potential of vancomycin resistance in bacteria
Compensatory mutations enabled vancomycin resistance to persist through several generations.
Researchers discover flavivirus spread mechanism
Effective treatments for Flaviviridae viruses, like dengue, are needed since no specific medications are available.
The flu vaccine: A new two-step strategy
A nasal spray of a novel weakened live virus follows initial injection with a single-cycle viral vector vaccine.
The link between West Nile Virus and Agricultural activities
Direction of spread also associated with wetland urbanization and migratory bird patterns.
Transforming the immune system to combat tuberculosis
Mycobacterium exposure alters lung macrophages and TB response.
Researchers illustrate measles virus path in human brain
Mayo Clinic scientists tracked how measles virus mutated in a fatal brain disease. The study warns of potential new cases as measles resurges among...
Prior exposure to virus linked to lower risk of birth defects
Natural immunity shields against congenital cytomegalovirus.
Since 2009, the “swine flu” strain transmitted from humans to swine
Analysis provides further support for managing influenza A infection in people who work with swine.
Study suggests small numbers of mites can infect many honey bees
Parasitic mites’ biting rate may drive transmission of Deformed wing virus in honey bees
Scientists identified a protein that protects against Lyme disease
A finding that may help diagnose and treat this infection.