BLACKSBURG, Va., March 7, 2007 – VBI researchers in collaboration with scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have created a new classification system for rickettsia bacteria ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — One professor at the University of South Alabama has received a $2.3 million grant renewal for flea pathogen research. Kevin Macaluso, PhD., has received the grant renewal from ...

Fleas are ubiquitous ectoparasites that impact both animal and human health by serving as vectors for serious pathogens. Their biology, which encompasses rapid reproduction, host specificity and ...

A pathogen is a living thing that causes disease. Viruses and bacteria can be pathogens, but there are also other types of pathogens. Every single living thing, even bacteria themselves, can get ...