How a common brain parasite disrupts neural communication
Peer-Reviewed Publication
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Welcome to In the Spotlight, where each month we shine a light on something exciting, timely, or simply fascinating from the world of science.
This month, we’re focusing on infectious diseases, a topic that affects lives and communities around the world. Here, you’ll find the latest research news, insights, and discoveries shaping how infectious diseases are being studied, prevented, and treated globally.
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 12-Dec-2025 12:11 ET (12-Dec-2025 17:11 GMT/UTC)
Peer-Reviewed Publication
18-Jun-2025
New test could save lives from deadly fungal infection which spiked during pandemic
University of ExeterPeer-Reviewed Publication
A new lateral-flow test could one day save lives across the world through early detection of a deadly fungal disease which dramatically spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Microbiology
17-Jun-2025
Immune ‘dysregulation’ present prior to infection predicts severe responses
Stanford MedicinePeer-Reviewed Publication
Stanford Medicine-led research finds that a gene signature capturing immune health or dysfunction can forecast patient outcomes following subsequent viral or bacterial infections.
- Journal
- Immunology
17-Jun-2025
Hollings researcher leads international group suggesting anal cancer screening could cut cancer deaths by up to 65% among high-risk group
Medical University of South CarolinaPeer-Reviewed Publication
A new study finds that cytology screening for anal cancer every three years for men who have sex with men with HIV currently over the age of 35 plus cytology screening every two years for those who become newly eligible for screening at age 35 provides the highest value.
- Journal
- Annals of Internal Medicine
- Funder
- NIH/National Cancer Institute
17-Jun-2025
New vaccine works against multiple fungal infections
University of GeorgiaPeer-Reviewed Publication
A vaccine developed by University of Georgia researchers successfully protects against and treats vaginal yeast infections in mice, according to a newly published study.
- Journal
- npj Vaccines
17-Jun-2025
New RNA test for African trypanosomiasis in livestock aids control efforts
eLifePeer-Reviewed Publication
Researchers have developed a new toolkit for detecting trypanosome parasites in livestock, aiding efforts to monitor and control the disease.
- Journal
- eLife
13-Jun-2025
Excessive use of disinfectants in intensive care patients may increase the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections
Università di BolognaPeer-Reviewed Publication
A study tracking infection and antibiotic resistance rates over 13 years in two UK healthcare facilities raises concerns about current guidelines on large-scale disinfectant use
- Journal
- The Lancet Microbe