Ants & Immunity: Fungal Infection-Linked Changes in Immune Activity
Social insects like ants face heightened pathogen exposure due to dense colonies and varied worker roles. We examined immune activity…
Tag: Infection
Researchers identify immunological markers for SARS-CoV-2 reinfection
Many experts now predict that COVID-19, which so far has killed more than 5.5 million people worldwide, will remain endemic…
Your Immune Cells Hold the Key to Predicting Flu Outbreaks
Influenza A viruses (IAVs) are contagious pathogens responsible for severe respiratory infection in humans and animals worldwide. Upon detection of…
RV infections and Asthma: Insight and Interventions
Rhinovirus (RV) infections, particularly in children, often lead to wheezing illnesses and exacerbations of asthma. RV infections are widespread, causing…
Antibodies: The Unsung Heroes of the Immune System
Antibodies are often called the “unsung heroes” of the immune system because they are so essential for our protection against…
Three soil fungi that cause serious lung infection are now widespread in the US.
Once thought to be confined to specific regions, they are found throughout the country. Doctors have been advised to…