#Infections

Joshua Shavit

Researchers supercharge immune cells to clear disease and infections faster

Researchers have found a way to supercharge immune cells that could enable them to clear disease and infections faster.

Joseph Shavit

Technology enables physicians to preemptively identify patients at risk for serious infections

State-of-the-art technology will allow physicians to identify patients who are at risk for serious illness ahead of time.

Joseph Shavit

Researchers find surprising benefit to the immune system following infection

The human body’s immune system weakens over time, making older adults more susceptible to infections and leaving scientists with a dilemma.

Joseph Shavit

‘Surgery selfies’ could spot serious infections early, study says

Smartphone pictures of post-surgical wounds taken by patients and then assessed by clinicians can help with the early ID of infections

Joshua Shavit

New DNA sensor can quickly determine whether viruses are infectious

A new sensor can distinguish infectious viruses from noninfectious ones thanks to selective DNA fragments and sensitive nanopore technology.

Joshua Shavit

Fighting fungal infections: Giant leaps for smart nanotech

Nanoparticles are punching well above their weight when it comes to treating drug-resistant fungal infections.