Latest pathogens News

From furry friends to fish, turning up the heat helps animals fight germs − how Mother Nature’s cure offers humans a lesson on fever
Caveman method skincare: how neglecting skincare completely can give you ‘cornflake’ build-up
Bacteria: Recording Gene Activity More Efficiently
Climate change putting millions more people at risk from infection-causing fungi
Upcycled grape pomace in chicken feed may improve gut health
How Do I Protect Myself Against Ticks? Prevention and Removal Tips
How does soap keep you clean? A chemist explains the science of soap
Birds hold remarkable clues to fighting human and animal infections
New Phase Of Immune Response Uncovered
WHO launches first-ever guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care
Good boy or bad dog? Our 1 billion pet dogs do real environmental damage
How Do I Get Rid Of Cockroaches?
Crucial First Step: WHO Pandemic Agreement
The elusive protein that’s crucial for male and female sexual health
Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution
Growers Given Edge In Rust ‘arms Race’
Major Progress in the Fight Against Dangerous Fungal Infections
Case Study: Bartonella, Babesia, Found in Brain Tissue of Child With Seizures
Cells lining your skin and organs can generate electricity when injured − potentially opening new doors to treating wounds
Researchers Demonstrate New Technique for Boosting Plant Growth with Bacteria
Socks on a mission: researchers turn feet into soil detectives to uncover hidden pathogens
Possible biomarker identified for Crohn’s disease with arthritis type
Killer T cells could protect against ‘bird flu’
Adaptation With Foresight
Cell atlas reveals parallels between horse, human pregnancies
Case Study: Bartonella, Babesia Co-Infection in Family Associated with Neurological Illnesses
New discovery shows oyster blood proteins improve antibiotic effectiveness
What’s the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? One’s a medical emergency
The gym can be full of germs – here’s how to protect yourself
Dogs sniff out devastating spotted lanternflies for early detection
Why do disinfectants only kill 99.9% of germs? Here’s the science
What the colour of your snot says about your immune health
5 things to know before boarding your dog or cat this summer
‘Mirror life forms’ may sound like science fiction, but scientists warn they could be deadly to humans and destroy the environment
Deadly mould strains highly likely to acquire resistance to new drugs
Statement On CSIRO Research
Crisafulli Government launches Part 9 Investigation into Virology Laboratory breach 
Use Your Dairy Effluent Now On Silage Regrowth
New report highlights need for sustained investment in infection prevention and control programmes
Royal gardens: how queen bees and wasps set our backyards abuzz in readiness for summer
Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity
Why you should never kiss a baby
Harnessing Natural Killer To Fight Lung Cancer
Power Of Human Milk For Infant Health
Study identifies “Achilles heel” of drug-resistant pathogens
UQ Receives $3.8 Million From ARC
‘Keep it nice, put it on ice’: IMAS scientist urges safe seafood practices for Food Safety Week
Secondhand clothes can be swimming in germs – what vintage shoppers need to know