The social lives of wolves affect how disease spreads among them, new research shows. The findings could apply to any social species.

A pathogen on Assateague Island puts wild Chincoteague ponies at risk for a deadly infection. A new model may offer a way to save them.

Can the current crop of vaccines get us to herd immunity even if variants become widespread? A Harvard immunologist says yes.

The most diverse bee communities have the lowest levels of viral pathogens. "Promoting diverse bee communities may be a win-win strategy..."

A one-sided relationship between bacteria and a pathogen in the mouth may lead to gum disease, a new study shows.

Anthony Fauci predicted herd immunity by next fall and “normality” by 2021’s end, as long as enough people get vaccinated to bring the pandemic to an end.

Needed: less wild meat in cities, more wildlife experts in public health.

The international forum “Global Perspectives on COVID-19,” co-sponsored by Harvard Medical School, cited the importance of strong, coordinated government response as a key to stopping the novel coronavirus’ spread.

UV disinfection is a proven means of killing pathogens like the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but it's not risk-free.

Sewage surveillance is one technique that can alert authorities to the presence of a pathogen in the community. An environmental engineer explains the state of the science when it comes to SARS-CoV-2.