For years scientists have puzzled over why the intracellular pathogen Salmonella is able to survive — and thrive — in human and animal tissues, even within otherwise hostile cells that are part of the ...

A research team from Kiel University has demonstrated which specific cellular mechanisms lead to the targeted weakening of ...

The Forum on Microbial Threats will host a public workshop to examine how genomics technologies have been applied to disease surveillance and response and identify potential opportunities for broader ...

The body defends itself against pathogens by depriving them of vital iron. However, this strategy doesn't always succeed against Salmonella. Researchers have discovered that these bacteria ...

Hedgehogs, elephants, pangolins, bears or fennec foxes: many wild species are sold as pets, hunting trophies, for traditional medicine, biomedical research, or for their meat or fur. These practices, ...

Hantavirus is not considered a pathogen with pandemic potential. However, the outbreak has once again demonstrated that South ...

Pathogen surveillance is the process of constantly monitoring pathogens and analyzing their genetic material. By analyzing the genetic makeup of pathogens, scientists can track their spread, detect ...