Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.

Being infected with multiple strains of the parasite that induces Chagas disease may actually hinder its progression, a new study shows.

Scientists have discovered how poxviruses evade natural defences in living cells, and realised that drugs to stop them doing this are already available.

An international team of researchers has found a genetic variant that may explain why some people of African ancestry have naturally lower viral loads of HIV,

Cambridge scientists have identified a signature in the blood that could help predict how well an individual will respond to vaccines. The discovery, published

Although testing for CMV during pregnancy isn’t routine and there isn’t universal screening for infants, there are steps pregnant people can take to protect themselves and their newborns.

Cambridge start-up SMi and its research partners have received two Innovate UK awards to progress their work on testing for infectious diseases and detecting

Individuals who are obese may be more susceptible to severe COVID-19 because of a poorer inflammatory immune response, say Cambridge scientists.

The Marburg virus, a close cousin of Ebola, currently has no approved treatments or vaccines to protect against it.