Pathogens

Continuous exposure to pathogens leads to gut damage, malnourishment: Study

From 1990 to 2015 there was a nearly 40 percent drop in stunting in poor countries but 140 million children four or younger are still too short for their age.

Coronavirus outbreak a trailer of what anti-microbial resistance can do tomorrow; it's time to limit intake of antibiotics before it's too late

Experts dealing with anti-microbial resistance (AMR) have feared uncontrollable pathogens — bacteria as well as viruses — much before COVID-19 spread across the globe

Antibiotic-resistant pathogens are infecting humans, cattle due to intensive farming techniques

Overuse of antibiotics, high animal numbers and low genetic diversity increase the likelihood of pathogens becoming a public health risk.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Why is predicting the weather or spread of infectious diseases so hard?

Pathogens did not evolve to kill or hurt us but they have just evolved to procreate and survive just like any life form.

Scientists discover worms that have been napping for 40,000 years in Siberia

The intact nematodes were kept in isolation and over the next few weeks, the researchers spotted flickers of life.

Scientists uncover a piece in the puzzle of macrophage activation; could help with understanding functioning of the immune system

Researchers are trying to shed light on how macrophages get activated so as to help control such problems.

Scientists decipher how Salmonella bacteria survives in human cells

A team led by Dr Mahak Sharma at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali has uncovered the mechanism of how Salmonella manages access to membranes and nutrients in human cells

Bestselling cookbooks give little advice on ensuring food safety

Bestselling cookbooks give little useful advice about reducing the risk of foodborne illness.