According to scientists who study diseases, the possibility of a fungal pandemic—the subject of science fiction TV shows like “The Last of Us,” could be more of a reality, thanks to climate change and ...

Each year, most species of bacteria in a Wisconsin lake rapidly evolved, apparently in response to dramatically changing seasons, and then evolved back.

Like Bill Murray in the movie "Groundhog Day," bacteria species in a Wisconsin lake are in a kind of endless loop that they ...

Asymptomatic individuals can also transmit the virus. So how do we know when it's safe to be around others? You no longer have to wait to test negative. Instead, the CDC has shared simplified ...

Counties across the Bay Area are ramping up outreach efforts to inform the general public about actions they can take to keep themselves safe and prevent the avian flu from becoming something much ...

ANTIMICROBIAL resistance (AMR), the ability of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to resist antimicrobial drugs, is fuelled by the rampant misuse and overuse of antibiotics, particularly in ...

“The higher body temperatures make your body a far more hostile environment to those viruses or bacteria, making it harder for them to survive.” Fevers also activate the body’s immune ...