Tag: infectious diseases June 17, 2026 Researchers find a common weakness in major gut pathogensThe discovery could lead to a single vaccine against E. coli, Shigella and other causes of severe diarrhea.News Release June 3, 2026 Bioengineered Hookworms Deliver Therapeutic Antibodies in HamstersSource: The Scientist November 10, 2025 ‘Light bulb moment’: New approach to treating Hep C postpartum a success in St. LouisSource: Missouri Independent October 29, 2025 Discovery of viral entry routes into cells points to future prevention, treatment strategiesDecoy molecules to newly identified receptors prevent deadly viral infections in mice.News Release October 7, 2025 Researchers find key to stopping deadly infectionDisabling a critical cellular pathway reveals potential treatment for rotavirus and some other infections.News Release September 12, 2025 ‘Kissing bug’ disease has been found in Missouri. Scientists want the U.S. to take it seriouslySource: St. Louis Public Radio May 12, 2025 Trautner to co-lead Division of Infectious DiseasesPhysician-scientist specializes in UTIs and antibiotic stewardship.Medical Campus & Community February 6, 2025 The future of vaccines is needle-freeSource: Vox September 30, 2024 $12 million grant to research how vaccines induce lasting immunitySource: The Microbiologist July 17, 2024 Risk of long COVID declined over course of pandemicDrop attributed mostly to vaccination but remaining risk still significant.News Release May 30, 2024 Risk of death from COVID-19 lessens, but infection still can cause issues 3 years laterStudy also shows that patients hospitalized within 30 days after infection face 29% higher death risk in 3rd year compared with those not infected.News Release August 30, 2022 Podcast: What if it’s not COVID-19?This episode of 'Show Me the Science' details the case of a patient with a mysterious illness first thought to be COVID-19.Podcast, Show Me the Science Posts navigation 1 2 Next ›