The Forum on Microbial Threats will host a public workshop to examine how genomics technologies have been applied to disease surveillance and response and identify potential opportunities for broader ...

Pathogen surveillance is the process of constantly monitoring pathogens and analyzing their genetic material. By analyzing the genetic makeup of pathogens, scientists can track their spread, detect ...

In a recent study published in The Lancet Microbe, researchers analyze the global incidences of laboratory-acquired infections (LAIs) and accidental pathogen escapes from 2000 to 2021 to identify ...

Editor’s note: This article is part of a collection of expert commentaries. You can read the rest of the series here. The world is seeing an increase in disease outbreaks that underscore the critical ...

Hantavirus is not considered a pathogen with pandemic potential. However, the outbreak has once again demonstrated that South ...