The AnoxyGen project, led by Christian Hertweck and funded by the ERC Advanced Grant, explores…
Browsing: Pathogens
Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease in their hosts, which can include humans, animals, and plants. These infectious agents can be viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites, each capable of disrupting normal physiological processes. Pathogens have various mechanisms to invade and multiply within the host’s body, leading to diseases that range from mild to life-threatening. The interaction between pathogens and the immune response of the host plays a critical role in determining the severity of the disease. Control and prevention strategies against pathogens include hygiene measures, vaccines, and antibiotics or antiviral medications, although challenges such as antibiotic resistance and evolving pathogen strains complicate treatment efforts. Public health initiatives focus on understanding pathogen transmission dynamics and developing effective containment and prevention methods to manage infectious diseases globally.
Researchers from the French national public health institute conducted a study to identify key pathogens…
A new microfluidic chip developed by researchers enables quick, effective detection of multiple foodborne pathogens…
Cinnamon oil-based nanodevice effectively targets key pathogens, with potential uses in healthcare and food safety…
Suddenly they appear and — like the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus — can trigger major epidemics: Viruses…
A study reveals that tomato juice effectively kills Salmonella Typhi and other harmful bacteria, thanks…
Research team finds lettuce and other plants are more susceptible to bacterial infections in space…
IKAROS code cracked: insight into an essential protein for immune cell development and protection against…
A University of Kansas study shows diverse crop planting enhances yield by reducing soil pathogen…
Research overturns previous beliefs about Salmonella contamination sources in North Carolina, pointing to rivers and…
Scientists at Tokyo Medical and Dental University have discovered that the gum disease-causing bacterium Porphyromonas…
A new study led by the University of Oxford has shed light on why certain…
Researchers from Duke University might have discovered a method to neutralize them, potentially averting $220…
Taurine-Degrading Bacteria Influence Intestinal Microbiome A novel bacterium, Taurinivorans muris, which feeds on taurine and…
The mere scent of seafood can severely sicken those allergic to it — and therefore…
Researchers have found that the fungus Colletotrichum tofieldiae can both support and inhibit plant growth,…
Digital simulation suggests a small percentage of pathogens could cause significant ecological damage. According to…
Computer simulation shows the release of only 1% of dormant pathogens could cause major environmental…