#infectiousdiseases

Lyme disease can cause long-term joint inflammation that lasts long after the body has cleared the infection. A new study uncovers how this might happen. Lyme disease occurs when a person becomes infected

Better understanding drug resistance in bacteria can lead to more effective approaches. In laboratory and mouse tests, a new strategy shows promise. Antibiotic resistance, defined by bacteria's lack of

Researchers have found two chemicals that are effective against dangerous bacteria. The source of these healing compounds? The venom of a Mexican scorpion. Source of shared Link

A new study in mice suggests that a combination of antibiotics may reduce the buildup of amyloid plaques, but only in male brains. Source of shared Link

New research finds that plastic pollution not only harms fish but also damages species of bacteria that produce the oxygen we breathe. Source of shared Link

A new review evaluating the findings of 21 studies suggests that interventions regulating the intestinal flora could help reduce anxiety symptoms. Source of shared Link

H. pylori live in the stomachs of around 50% of all humans. Despite their prevalence, little is known about how they can survive inside us for a lifetime. Source of shared Link