Combating infectious diseases and the threat of antimicrobial resistance remains one of the greatest global challenges.
Natural killer cells – a vital part of the immune system – have a dual role in protecting against infection and ensuring reproduction. Scientists...
A ground-breaking imaging system to track malarial infection of blood cells in real time has been created by a collaboration catalysed by the...
New research is helping to unveil how the parasite that causes sleeping sickness uses stealth tactics to escape detection by the human immune system.
Professor Sharon Peacock leads a Strategic Research Initiative that is harnessing expertise in infectious diseases across the University of Cambridge...
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive in the lungs of seriously ill patients and is major cause of death in patients with cystic fibrosis.
New research shows how some bacterial cells keep a ‘suicide complex’ ready to hand at all times.
A newly designated Collaborating Centre at the University of Cambridge will support the World Health Organization (WHO) in detecting and responding...
Research could have major implications for improving treatment and vaccination.
Researchers use genome sequencing to dissect and control an MRSA outbreak.
Viruses are capable of outmanoeuvring the ability of bacteria to commit 'suicide', new research shows.
Each year thousands of cattle are slaughtered to control the spread of bovine tuberculosis. New research reveals that testing misses many animals...
Mathematicians are helping to build a better picture of how populations develop immunity to flu and which groups are most at risk of getting – and...