By: Herman Kosasih, Myrna Evanda Adeline With 2 billion infected people, 10 million new cases, and 1.5 million deaths yearly, tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the most significant infectious causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is the number one cause of death among those infected with HIV. Major research needs span from basic research
Read moreAs an archipelago, Indonesia’s seas and oceans, in theory, may have historically. Globalization and resulting changes in human activities, including wildlife trade, are increasing across and beyond the country, heightening the risk of cross-species transmission and the spread of pathogens. In addition, the potential for diseases to “spillback” into animals from humans also enables greater
Read moreOver the past 50 years, several viruses, including Ebola virus, Marburg virus, Nipah virus, Hendra virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and SARS-CoV-2, have been linked back to various bat species. Bats, order Chiroptera, are the only mammals capable of powered flight and are among the most ancient of
Read moreThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to grow. Protective vaccines have been developed within unprecedented timelines, but current supplies are too low to cover worldwide demand in the coming months. Moreover, a significant number of people are either unable, due to pre-existing medical conditions, or unwilling to be vaccinated, and global access challenges remain.
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