Researchers overlooked airborne diseases for centuries - then COVID-19 changed everythingThe debate over COVID-19 transmission highlighted the longstanding neglect of airborne pathogens in public health.
Threat of foodborne pathogens is growing with climate change, experts warnClimate change is altering foodborne pathogens, impacting food safety, and increasing health risks, as seen in recent E. coli outbreaks.
Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control?Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control? - Harvard GazetteThe acceptance of airborne diseases was hindered by the uncharismatic personalities of key researchers.Carl Zimmer's book explores the historical misconceptions surrounding the transmission of airborne pathogens.
First biolab in South America for studying world's deadliest viruses is set to openBrazil is building a BSL-4 lab to safely study dangerous pathogens amidst rising epidemic threats in the region.
El pollo en el refrigerador dura menos de lo que piensasOrganisms causing food spoilage rarely make people sick, but pathogens like salmonella can. Safe food storage is crucial to prevent pathogens from proliferating.
Researchers overlooked airborne diseases for centuries - then COVID-19 changed everythingThe debate over COVID-19 transmission highlighted the longstanding neglect of airborne pathogens in public health.
Threat of foodborne pathogens is growing with climate change, experts warnClimate change is altering foodborne pathogens, impacting food safety, and increasing health risks, as seen in recent E. coli outbreaks.
Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control?Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control? - Harvard GazetteThe acceptance of airborne diseases was hindered by the uncharismatic personalities of key researchers.Carl Zimmer's book explores the historical misconceptions surrounding the transmission of airborne pathogens.
First biolab in South America for studying world's deadliest viruses is set to openBrazil is building a BSL-4 lab to safely study dangerous pathogens amidst rising epidemic threats in the region.
El pollo en el refrigerador dura menos de lo que piensasOrganisms causing food spoilage rarely make people sick, but pathogens like salmonella can. Safe food storage is crucial to prevent pathogens from proliferating.
Splash pads really are fountains of fecal material; CDC reports 10K illnessesSplash pads often lack adequate regulations, leading to health risks, especially associated with chlorine-resistant pathogens like Cryptosporidium.
Parasitic Fungi Can Take Over A Brain For Its Own Benefit. It Gets Worse.Entomophthora muscae is a fungus that infects flies, manipulating their behavior and turning them into 'zombies' to propagate its spores.
Your toothbrush is home to hundreds of new viruses. They could be the future of biotech.A study identified unique bacteriophage on toothbrushes and shower heads, which could help combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens.