Infection

Browse ScienceInfo articles and explainers related to Infection.

Topic archive

Articles about Infection

940 published items.

The virus invades the beaches
Biology

The virus invades the beaches

According to a research doctor, you need to add MRSA virus to the list of issues to consider when going to the coast today.

December 17, 2018
Knock off DNA to keep the viral gene inside
Biology

Knock off DNA to keep the viral gene inside

High resolution analysis shows a strange twist of DNA that can hold the viral gene inside a shell, waiting for the opportunity to spread into the host.

December 17, 2018
The parasite turns the host into a bodyguard
Biology

The parasite turns the host into a bodyguard

There are many examples of parasites that bring about strange behavior changes for their hosts. For example, trematodes can cause ants, intermediate hosts, to move onto…

December 17, 2018
Bacteria susceptible to dangerous biofilms
Biology

Bacteria susceptible to dangerous biofilms

Researchers in Massachusetts for the first time announced the discovery that bacteria use tactile to select locations for biofilm formation. Bacterial empires that live…

December 17, 2018
Dangerous and bizarre parasites
Biology

Dangerous and bizarre parasites

An Australian scientist announced that he had found a parasite that increased women's charm, but made men less wise. About 40% of human species are infected with this pa…

December 17, 2018
Decode the gene for a deadly fungus
Biology

Decode the gene for a deadly fungus

Scientists have decoded the genes of a fungus that cause allergic reactions and deadly infections. The fungus with the scientific name Aspergillius fumigatus is consider…

December 16, 2018