Petting zoos can be a lot of fun for all the family. But a recent tragic case reminds us there are infection risks.
- Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Western Sydney University
Biological War tells the story of a hypothetical but realistic pathogen that quickly causes anarchy and mass casualties around the world.
While other forms of Ebola can be prevented with a vaccine, none are currently available to prevent this rare strain.
Penyelidikan masih berlangsung menyusul penyebaran wabah penyakit langka hantavirus. Ini kata ahli mikrobiologi mengenai cara penyebaran hantavirus.
L’OMS soupçonne une épidémie d’hantavirus sur un bateau de croisière dans l’Atlantique, des virus à l’origine d’une maladie rare mais potentiellement mortelle, transmise à l’humain par des rongeurs.
Authorities are racing to contain a suspected outbreak of a rare respiratory disease. A microbiologist explains what it is and how it spreads.
A common mould has claimed the lives of two people, and left four others seriously ill. Here’s what you need to know.
This is a significant scientific development, but several hurdles remain before we might see these antibiotics available for use.
US beef will soon be back on Australian menus. But how does it compare with home-grown beef? Three experts explain.
But today it’s rare – and can be effectively treated with antibiotics.
Aflatoxin can cause serious damage to the liver, including cancer. But contamination recalls are rare.
So far there have been 221 cases of melioidosis and 31 deaths from the disease in 2025. A microbiologist explains what to know about this infection.
LP.8.1, a descendant of Omicron, is driving a growing proportion of COVID infections in Australia and elsewhere.
Hepatitis B can lead to liver disease. But we can prevent and manage this viral infection. Here’s what we know about the latest health alert.
What is melioidosis, and why are we seeing a spike in cases now? A microbiologist explains.
Botulism can also be a food-borne illness. Here’s what to know.
Beyond the tombs and riches, life in ancient Egypt wasn’t so luxurious, after all.
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