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This monoclonal antibody cocktail is deliverable via a nasal dose, and it is also effective against SARS, MERS and several coronavirus cold viruses. The antibodies are engineered for long-acting effectiveness, potentially lasting a year or more when used.

An international collaboration of clinicians has identified new clinical symptoms in people infected with monkeypox in the largest case study series to date. Their findings will improve future diagnosis, help to slow the spread of infection and help the international community prioritise the limited global supply of monkeypox vaccines and treatments to communities most at risk.

For a glimpse into the future of SARS-CoV-2 immunity, scientists are investigating how the immune system builds its defenses against common cold coronaviruses (CCCs).

Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis, remains the leading cause of infectious disease worldwide, affecting approximately a quarter of the globe's population. Treatment of infections is problematic due to the emergence of drug-resistant strains; however, an expert in antibiotic resistance is leading research on new potential therapeutic treatments for the disease.

A well-regulated hot water system can prevent the spread of waterborne pathogens, including an emerging infectious disease problem from 'superbugs' which can be resistant to most antibiotics. However, experts warn that some drinking water treatment methods may be ineffective against some waterborne pathogens that pose a threat to immune-compromised individuals -- and point-of-use devices such as taps and showerheads may create havens for these microorganisms to grow.

Findings from a new study investigating how birds experience neophobia -- the fear of new things -- could play a vital role in helping to save critically endangered species. The study examined how captive Bali myna birds, a critically endangered species, responded to the presence of new objects and types of food, in addition to how well they tackled simple problem-solving tasks. The researchers believe that gathering this type of behavioral data can aid in new conservation strategies.