First identified in Japan in 2009, the fungus has reportedly reached at least 60 countries and dozens of US states.

Brian P. Lazzaro from Cornell University discusses the role of dynamic feedbacks in determining infection outcomes ...

Albumin is the most common protein in the blood, a vital molecule produced by the liver that helps maintain fluid balance and ...

Mary Duncan, R.N., MSN, CIC, is the senior director of Infection Prevention for the UAB Health System, with 18 years of experience implementing best practices at various health facilities. Her ...

Pathogen adaptation occurs when novel variants gain greater fitness in the current environment than their predecessors. Host immunity, whether vaccination- or infection-induced, could shape the ...

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Scientists have discovered that beneficial root-dwelling fungi boost plant resilience to disease by remodeling the plant cell membrane at pathogen infection sites—offering critical new insights into ...

Nosocomial infections are infections that develop while a person is receiving medical attention. Examples include pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTIs) and gastrointestinal (GI) infections. The ...