In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the function of the zinc finger transcription factor ROB1 and its two phenotypically distinct alleles in the ...

The interaction between SARS-CoV-2 and glucose metabolism has become a focal point in understanding both acute and long-term complications of COVID-19. Evidence now indicates that the virus can ...

In a recent study published in the CDC's Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, researchers characterized the pathophysiology of infection by the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5N1) viral ...

Fungal diseases are among the leading causes of crop destruction, threatening global food security and agricultural livelihoods. Among phytopathogenic fungi, anthracnose fungi and the rice blast ...

Bacterial and viral acute sinus infections typically display similar symptoms. The duration of the infection can help determine if it is viral or bacterial. Many viruses, such as the ones that cause ...

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.