Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Scientists have discovered a protein, Aurora-related kinase 1, that is “indispensable” for malaria parasite survival.

Machine learning reveals unique COVID vaccine immune signatures in people living with HIV, with differences in antibodies, cytokines, and T cell responses.

The world’s first dengue fever early warning system has been launched by researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

The WHO has announced updated influenza vaccine strains for the 2026–27 northern hemisphere season, reflecting evolving flu virus patterns worldwide.

New research shows why coronavirus infection may lead to long COVID, with long-term effects on the lungs and brain, unlike influenza.

Novel gut health metric identifies microbial imbalance and may help detect disease progression earlier and more accurately.

Scientists have discovered a bacterium in Romanian cave ice that resists antibiotics used to treat infections including tuberculosis, colitis, and UTIs.

Study dissects HIV reservoir clones that persist on ART, revealing how CD8+ T cells and resistance pathways could be harnessed for future cure strategies.