Infectious Diseases

How a humble Nobel laureate found a new mission: science diplomacy.

A new family of COVID variants are becoming dominant in the U.S. at a crucial time for vaccine decision-making.

Researchers also found that more than 99% of childhood deaths from diarrhea occurred in low- and middle-income countries

Outbreak Atlas, a new book aimed at “armchair epidemiologists” and public health professionals alike, aims to clarify and demystify outbreak preparedness, response, and recovery, with the help of case studies from disease outbreaks across the globe.

The H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been found in dairy cows, raising concerns among scientists about what the spillover could mean for humans—and whether the virus has pandemic potential.