Survival trick: Pathogen taps iron source in immune cells Date: May 19, 2025 Source: University of Basel Summary: The body defends itself against pathogens by depriving them of vital iron. However ...

Recent studies have generated new insights into the mechanisms of pathogen entry into host cells and signal transduction, but very little is known about the bacterial effectors and cellular ...

Adhesive, filamentous type 1 pili are critical virulence factors in urinary tract infections. Here, the authors describe the cryo-EM structures of the entire type 1 pilus with all its structural ...

(WXYZ) — Two Chinese nationals were arrested by the FBI for allegedly smuggling a biological pathogen into the United States with the intent to do research on it at ...

Despite being over 30 years old, OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) remains widely misunderstood. With 28 defined terms and dense legal language, it's no wonder this frequently ...

You will be redirected to our submission process. Plants constantly interact with a wide array of microorganisms in their environment, ranging from beneficial symbionts to harmful pathogens. Among ...

Learn about Canada's updated list of pathogens that pose a risk to people in Canada due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Antimicrobials are essential for preventing and treating infections caused by ...

The mosquitoes capable of spreading the parasites then are still present today. While the most important malaria mosquito in ...

Faculty or staff with job duties that could cause them to come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious fluids should attend this 1.5-hour class presented by Environment, Health and ...

Meanwhile, the diagnostic industry has not sufficiently invested in RDT development for high priority pathogens. Currently, vaccine development projects are getting the largest funding support among ...