disease articles

How do prions cause disease?

The fundamental strangeness of prion diseases lies in their causative agents: prions are infectious entities composed al...

What defines an emerging infectious disease?

Defining an infectious disease that is considered “emerging” requires looking beyond simply the discovery of a brand-new...

What causes autoimmune disorders?

The immune system is designed to be our body’s most vigilant protector, an intricate army whose sole purpose is to disti...