infectious disease
5 Ways Supercomputers Help Advance Science
Supercomputers are helping scientists simulate scientific processes, make predictions and create data-based solutions, tackling the biggest scientific questions one calculation at a time.
Nanopore Sensor Speeds Up Influenza Detection
A research group in Japan has devised a highly specific diagnostic tool backed by artificial intelligence for rapid detection of the influenza virus.
Probiotic Bacteria Keep Staphylococcus At Bay
Bacillus, a type of bacteria commonly found in probiotics, prevents Staphylococcus aureus colonization of the gut and nose, according to scientists in Thailand and the US.
HKU Professor Elected To US National Academy Of Medicine
HKU professor Gabriel Leung was recognized for his contributions to infectious disease epidemiology and control.
US$3.8 Million Awarded To Tackle Antibacterial Resistance In Thailand
The Global Challenges Research Fund awarded the grant to an interdisciplinary group studying two species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Thailand.
Nipah Outbreak In India Leaves 17 Dead
Since the outbreak first started on May 19, 2018, there have been 17 deaths from Nipah virus infections in Kerala, India.
Existing Anti-Hypertension Drug Could Help Fight Flu
Anti-hypertensive drugs called calcium channel blockers can suppress influenza virus replication by blocking a key viral receptor.
Feasible To Treat Hepatitis C At Scale, Study
A decentralized, algorithm-based public health model helped cure over 90 percent of patients with hepatitis C virus infections in Punjab, India.
Why Asians Are More Susceptible To Severe Dengue
Genetics makes Asians susceptible to dengue shock syndrome, according to a study by an international team of scientists.
