Intensive agriculture—where animals or plants are kept crowded together in very high densities—is thought to result in higher rates of disease spreading

Structural feature may lead to antivirals for the common cold, polio, and other pathogens

Degraded, low biodiversity land and soils tend to harbor more 'opportunistic' bacteria, new research shows

A detailed new model of a bacterial secretion system provides directions for developing precisely targeted antibiotics

The MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Ultra Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit is a new automation-ready kit for scalable recovery of RNA and DNA

The model could help revolutionize the way researchers investigate the spread and distribution of dangerous disease vectors

Environmental pollutants appear to weaken the immune system, reduce vaccine efficacy, and increase pathogen virulence

Barriers to eradication remain, but some hospitals are making progress

Two new studies are bringing Ebola virus's weaknesses into the spotlight

The finding could help scientists design strategies to prevent the spread of viral pathogens among these important pollinators