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Tag: infectious disease
How do antibody tests for COVID-19 work? A video offers a behind-the-scenes look
This New York Times video showcases Stanford Medicine's efforts to offer COVID-19 antibody tests to its doctors, nurses and other clinical workers.
A physician’s COVID-19 experience: ‘I’m young and healthy. Yet I still was susceptible’
Stanford cardiologist Rahul Sharma spent nearly a month in quarantine after a mild case of COVID-19. He describes how the experience changed him.
Stanford ramps up coronavirus testing to help other hospitals
The Stanford Clinical Virology Laboratory is ramping up capacity for its coronavirus diagnostic test, which can deliver results in 24 hours.
Genetic takeover: How the bacteria behind Legionnaires’ disease use host cells
Scientists have used CRISPR-Cas9 screens to reveal more about how the bacteria behind Legionnaire's disease infects humans.
Scientists close in on a cure for the common cold
Scientists found a sneaky way to stop cold viruses from replicating in mammalian cells by disabling a protein not in the virus but in the cells they infect.
Looking beyond drug treatments for parasitic disease
A Stanford study investigates the barriers to controlling parasitic disease and possible interventions beyond mass drug and education campaigns.
Stanford researchers watch proteins assemble a protective shell around bacteria
Stanford researchers watch in real time bacteria building their protective outer shell. Their findings may help develop treatments for bacterial pathogens.
Pair of pipsqueak proteins punch malaria parasite where it hurts most: its proteasome
The parasite that causes malaria is remarkably adept at developing resistance to the drugs devised to combat it. But new research suggests a solution.
Lab-grown heart cells reveal secrets of “kissing bug” disease
Stanford researchers are using lab-grown heart cells to investigate how Chagas disease, which is spread by "kissing bugs," affects heart health.
Progress toward a universal flu vaccine
Stanford researchers have developed a technique to encourage the immune system to target a section of the flu virus that is conserved year to year.
Which blood-based method works best to detect TB?
Scientists at Stanford and beyond are working toward a new type of tuberculosis diagnostic that utilizes blood samples.
Mosquito tracking key to preventing disease outbreaks
Infectious disease expert Desiree LaBeaud is mapping outbreaks of Zika, dengue and chikungunya, three viral diseases transmitted by the same mosquitoes.
Treating parasite infections during pregnancy thought to boost babies’ immune responses
For babies in developing countries, pneumonia vaccines seem to work better if their mothers receive treatment for parasitic infections during pregnancy.
My measles story: The importance of protecting the most vulnerable
Writer Amy Adams reflects on her own experience with measles, and her lingering fears that she may have spread the virus to someone who was vulnerable.
Blocking Zika: New antiviral may treat and prevent infection, a Stanford study suggests
A Stanford study shows Hsp70 protein inhibitors can protect mice from Zika virus without developing drug resistance, demonstrating their clinical potential.