Research Uncovers Hidden Spread of One of the Most Common Hospital-Associated Infections
C. difficile (C. diff) spreads through ICUs more than three times more than previously thought, remaining on surfaces for weeks.
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Discovery of Iron-Transport Protein in Malaria Parasites Could Lead to Faster-Acting Medications
Preventing the protein’s activity causes parasites to die unusually rapidly.
Read MoreThe Parasites That Transformed Our Immune Systems
Learning how humans and parasitic worms evolved together could help scientists make better vaccines and treat autoimmune conditions.
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A fungal respiratory infection is spreading stealthily through Utah soil. Meet the team tracking its spread.
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