Immunoblotting is a powerful laboratory technique that allows scientists to detect specific proteins involved in infection and immunity. By revealing how viruses interact with human cells, it provides critical insights that drive diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccine development, and public health research.
Dengue remains a major public health threat across Latin America in 2026. Explore the latest PAHO outbreak data, affected countries, circulating dengue serotypes, and why health officials continue to emphasize surveillance, mosquito control, and early detection to prevent future epidemics.
Dengue fever is spreading into new regions in 2026, driven by expanding mosquito habitats and growing outbreaks worldwide. Learn the early dengue symptoms, recognize the warning signs of severe dengue, and discover which regions face the highest risk this year.
Hantavirus cases are rising across Latin America due to environmental change, rodent exposure, and climate shifts. Learn the symptoms, risks, and prevention strategies.
Measles cases are rising across Latin America in 2026 as vaccination rates decline. Learn how misinformation, migration, and health system challenges are fueling outbreaks.
A rare Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship has drawn global attention after multiple deaths and confirmed human-to-human transmission. Here is what the outbreak means for public health, travel, and Latin America.
CRISPR diagnostics aren’t replacing Polymerase Chain Reaction yet—but they’re redefining what rapid virus detection can look like. As CRISPR tools advance and gain approval, they are poised to bring faster, more accessible testing closer to the communities that need it most.
Latin America faces rising dengue cases driven by climate and vector spread. This article explores available vaccines and their uneven distribution across the region.
Helicobacter pylori can survive beyond the human stomach by entering a dormant state and forming protective biofilms in water systems. This hidden persistence raises new concerns for drinking water safety and disease transmission in Latin America.
ELISA is a widely used diagnostic tool that detects antibodies or antigens in blood, helping identify infections and track disease spread. By enabling large-scale testing, it plays a critical role in public health surveillance and outbreak response, especially in regions like Latin America.
Is your drinking water safe? Antibiotic-resistant H. pylori may spread through tap water via wastewater contamination and biofilms, posing an overlooked health risk.
Antibiotic-resistant H. pylori has been detected in Peru’s drinking water, raising concerns that water systems may act as hidden reservoirs for infection and antimicrobial resistance.
