Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Respiratory viruses such as influenza and SARS-CoV-2 can awaken dormant breast cancer cells, driving metastasis and raising mortality risk in cancer survivors, new research finds.

A Ugandan trial has found artemether-lumefantrine less effective than other ACTs, with malaria resistance mutations linked to delayed parasite clearance.

A Phase 1 USA trial finds novel oral polio vaccines nOPV1 and nOPV3 to be safe, highly immunogenic, and comparable to Sabin-strain vaccines, paving the way for Phase 2 studies.

Portable $2 test detects deadly infections from a drop of blood within 15 minutes, with unmatched sensitivity.

An AI-driven drug discovery platform has created new antibiotics with unique mechanisms against drug-resistant N. gonorrhoeae and MRSA, showing success in preclinical models.

Researchers developed a novel vaginal synbiotic (VS-01) comprising three L. crispatus strains isolated from women with stable, optimal microbiomes.

A new study in Niger reveals a sharp rise in drug-resistant bacteria among hospitalised children treated for severe malnutrition, raising concerns about antibiotic overuse and AMR.

UK health officials urge parents to catch up on MMR vaccines as measles cases rise, warning of a possible surge when school resumes in September.