
Most lethal bacterium of all time became less virulent in order to keep killing millions
The evolution of a single gene from the bubonic plague microbe allowed it to survive for centuries — and to this very day

The evolution of a single gene from the bubonic plague microbe allowed it to survive for centuries — and to this very day

It is to be decided whether the case will be dismissed or continue with the recusal of the magistrate who recorded unauthorized videos of the hearings for a supposed documentary

A study by ‘The Lancet’ indicates that adolescent health will be a challenge for countries due to the rise of several diseases, including obesity and depression

Currently, several states have outbreaks. In Kansas City, where cases have increased 148%, two deaths have been reported

Historical cases and scientific analysis show that the most common human reaction to disasters is to help others, a trait that defines our species and that authorities do not know how to channel

Although the rent increase threatens the future of the bar at the intersection of Jackson Heights and Elmhurst, its owner is doing whatever it takes to continue a project that is above all social and political

April 15 is the last day to claim the payment that was offered during the Covid pandemic

After decades in the background, security and defense issues now permeate the entire agenda in Brussels

A decade after the worst of the virus’ 40 outbreaks killed 11,300 people, individuals who still bear its physical and mental scars speak out

Large-scale job losses and declining employment are key signs of an economic downturn

Lack of resources for healthcare and the growth of the anti-vaccine movement make it difficult to confront the worst wave of infections in three decades

A growing number of economists are calling on governments to step up to ensure that the private sector’s pursuit of profit is aligned with the interests of society as a whole

The British writer claims that people prefer others to make decisions for them. He argues that the fears we associate with the pandemic have been transformed into new anxieties

The Chinese city registered the first cases of the infection and implemented the first lockdown of the population to curb contagion

The laboratory of the latest Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry David Baker, headed by researcher Susana Vázquez, talks about ‘democratizing’ the discovery of therapies

In his book ‘Being Human’, the expert offers examples of how genetics and pandemics have determined universal history

A myriad of new restaurants fill the vacuum left by the pandemic and inflation-induced rent rises

The Miami artist, creator of the mural at the entrance of One World Trade Center, was in a coma for four months after a stroke caused by the coronavirus

Despite the fact that fewer and fewer visitors are traveling to the island and hotel occupancy has fallen, the government allocated almost 40% of its investments in 2024 to activities related to the industry
The difficulties of getting diagnosed, a lack of knowledge among health professionals and few biomarkers make it challenging to recognize and treat the disease

The president, who controversially granted a pardon to his son Hunter, says he will approve further clemency measures before leaving office

The businesswoman says she was rejuvenated via an illegal gene therapy tested on mice. Scientists are dubious of her claims

The executive director of the organization says gender inequality is one of the most important drivers of new infections, especially in Africa

An effective therapeutic treatment to neutralize or prevent colds has not yet been found. For now, there is only solid evidence for drugs and lifestyle recommendations despite some support for saline nasal drops

The academic has been awarded the 2024 Virchow Prize for her work in ‘safeguarding human and planetary health’

Recent social media posts have baselessly suggested that a new, lab-derived version of the H5N1 virus is going to cause a pandemic

Coronaviruses, influenzas and other potentially dangerous pathogens infect raccoon dogs, mink, and foxes bred for the fur trade