All university of California Berkeley articles
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NewsDogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans
Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is caused by a fungus that thrives in moist soils and becomes airborne during drought. In a new study, researchers show that dogs, who are also susceptible to the disease, can help us understand its spread.
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NewsVirus infects cells with a protective cloaking mechanism
The discovery of a jumbo phage’s stealth compartment could be leveraged to engineer new therapies to treat antibacterial-resistant infections.
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NewsHow worried should we be about bird flu? An expert explains.
As U.S. health officials announce that a new strain of avian flu, H5N9, has been discovered on a duck farm in California, UC Berkeley School of Public Health’s John Swartzberg opens up on how much of a threat it poses.
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NewsChild undernutrition may be contributing to global measles outbreaks
A study of fully vaccinated children finds a link between stunted growth and weakened immunity, suggesting combatting child hunger could help prevent the disease’s spread.
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NewsDo soil microbes affect flowers’ ability to attract bees?
New research reveals that certain soil microbes can help plants grow bigger flowers, therefore attracting more bees.
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News$7 Million grant to tackle lung infections through innovative probiotic treatment
The PROTECT project seeks to combat lung infections by assembling a community of beneficial lung microbes that can outcompete harmful pathogens.