Hurricanes cause more health problems than you might think
New research into when and why people go to hospitals after hurricanes will help these facilities better prepare for future disasters
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New imaging technique follows antibiotics directly into tuberculosis-infected cells
Tuberculosis requires a 6-12 month treatment course, and now scientists know why
Scientists found powerful antibodies that target human cytomegalovirus
The virus can lead to severe complications in children and organ transplant recipients
Don't bank on herd immunity to save us from COVID-19
The best way forward is to use quality research to shape policy
Meet Rebecca Lancefield, the revolutionary microbiologist whose work paved the way for antibiotics
The sage of Streptococcus wouldn't take "you don't belong here" for an answer
Immune cells like to double up for stronger infection fighting power
Once thought to be experimental artifacts, these cell pairs could provide important insights into the immune system
Neurotoxins in the water supply worsen the impact of Zika virus
A neurotoxin produced by cyanobacteria may help explain patterns of Zika-associated microcephaly in Brazil
Vaccine-laced snacks are being scattered in the wilderness to protect wildlife from rabies
700,000 oral rabies vaccine baits are being distributed in southwest Virginia this fall
Pregnant women must get their flu shots to help avoid future influenza epidemics
The flu virus treats the altered immune systems of pregnant individuals as its training ground to get stronger, making vaccination an imperative
Meet the all-star cast of marine bacteria that can ruin your warm-weather activities
Each member of the Vibrio family is unique, but they're all likely getting more common as the oceans warm
It may be possible to prevent fetal brain damage after Zika virus infection
A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may also protect developing brains from danger
60% of astronauts test positive for active herpes virus in space
Something about space brings out cold sores - what does it mean for people on Earth?
This year the flu came in two waves – here’s why
Two different strains of flu tag-team our immune system