Humans have been getting infected by ancient bacteria and viruses for at least 37,000 years. Now, for the first time, pathogen DNA has uncovered a pivotal disease "turning point" that happened 6,500 ...

Kim Jacobson receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. The immune system protects us from the constant onslaught of viruses, bacteria and other types of pathogens we ...

A federal-state partnership that monitors for foodborne illnesses quietly scaled back its operations nearly two months ago. As of July 1, the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) ...

Airborne diseases pass from one person to another when microorganisms travel through the air. Chickenpox, the common cold, and COVID-19 are examples of airborne diseases. Airborne diseases can ...

Pubic hair acts as a protective buffer, reducing friction during sex and other activities. It can also prevent the transmission of bacteria and other pathogens. Yes, pubic hair does have a purpose.