Why do people get fevers when we get sick? It’s a common misconception that pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2 or the flu, cause fevers. But as biology professors, we know it’s not that simple. Pathogens ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Phil Starks, Tufts University and Harry Bernheim, Tufts University (THE CONVERSATION) ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) When your immune system detects harmful microbes, your body raises its internal ...