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 ...

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 ...

In a recent study published in The Lancet Microbe, researchers analyze the global incidences of laboratory-acquired infections (LAIs) and accidental pathogen escapes from 2000 to 2021 to identify ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hantavirus is not considered a pathogen with pandemic potential. However, the outbreak has once again demonstrated that South Africa is not obstructionist, irrational or unreasonable in demanding that ...