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“This World Pneumonia Day, let us remember: protecting our lungs is protecting our life. Seek medical help early, if you ...

Throughout evolution, pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, have developed sophisticated defense ...

A University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has produced a detailed blueprint of a bacteriophage, furthering their ...

If you live in the United States, odds are high that a tiny passenger rides in your blood. By adulthood, more than 94 percent ...

Pharma R&D tends to be a step-by-step process, whereas biotech research is more experimental and involves many different ...

“If the floss smells bad, it might indicate plaque buildup with bacteria accumulation, food impaction or gum inflammation,” ...

Fusarium graminearum is a common fungal plant pathogen that creates problems for farmers across the U.S. It causes a disease ...

The research, published in Current Biology, revealed that sleeping for less than six hours reduces the immune response to ...

Hitting your 50s or 60s won’t dim that spark—you’ve still got. But that doesn’t mean it’s effortless. Your immune system ...