Infectious disease is a major cause of social and economic instability, with pathogenic bacteria and viruses accounting for most cases worldwide. That said, colonization does not necessarily cause ...

The size of any viral or bacterial particle can provide a useful insight into how these infecting species can wreak havoc on host cells. Since the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS ...

Understanding the differences between bacteria and viruses is crucial for recognizing how these microorganisms impact our health. While both are microscopic and can cause infections, they differ ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I watched a show that described how a virus invades a cell and found it fascinating. What is the difference between a virus and a bacterial infection? -- G.D. ANSWER: Viral infections ...

The 1918 influenza pandemic resulted in the loss of over 3% of the world’s population – at least 50 million people. But it wasn’t the flu virus that caused the majority of these deaths. With yet ...