Integrated Assessment of Biosafety, Biosecurity and Cyber-Biosecurity in Clinical Microbiology Laboratories in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Available online 6 April 2026
Clinical microbiology laboratories in low-resource settings face increasing biological and digital risks, yet integrated evaluations of biosafety, biosecurity and cyberbiosecurity remain scarce in sub-Saharan...
Exploring the photodynamic antifungal efficacy and mechanism of red-emissive carbon dots
Available online 6 April 2026
These red-emissive carbon dots (CDs) can localize the mitochondria of the fungi and generate abundant singlet oxygen (1O2) under 525nm LED irradiation, thereby disrupting the mitochondria of yeasts,...
Design, Establishment and Accreditation of Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory Using the Egyptian Experience for Sustainable High-Containment Capacity in National Biological Defence Structure
Available online 6 April 2026
BSL-3 laboratories are crucial for global health security because they provide a basis for the research and diagnostics of new and known infectious agents. Yet few such facilities have been established,...
Forecasting tuberculosis prevalence in Afghanistan until 2032: a mathematical modelling analysis
March 2026
Medical students’ mobile phones: hotspots for antimicrobial-resistant Gram-negative bacteria
March 2026
•Medical students’ mobile phones (MPs) can transmit resistant bacteria between various settings.•The high frequency of Gram-negative bacterial contaminants at our geographical area is striking.•Policies...
Patent-based analysis of biosafety trends in synthetic biology
March 2026
This study explored biosafety trends in synthetic biology through patent analysis. As an interdisciplinary field, synthetic biology brings innovation opportunities to society, but it is accompanied...
Hepatitis B virus S gene substitutions in Iraqi patients: computational analysis of missense substitutions and functional impact
March 2026
The hepatitis B virus (HBV) continues to be a global health concern, with immune-escape substitutions increasingly reported in regions where genotype D predominates. In Iraq, where genotype D is the...
New methods for the assessment and prediction of vector-borne infectious diseases
March 2026
This study, which demonstrates that the single-population Susceptible-Exposed-Infectious-Recovered (SEIR) model is also applicable to the assessment and prediction of vector-borne infectious disease...
China releases white paper on China’s arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation in the new era
March 2026
Estimating the time-varying effectiveness of COVID-19 preparedness in WHO European Region: A biorisk-focused wavelength (BFW) model approach
March 2026
This study analyses how the time-varying predictive power of national preparedness capacities over the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed over time. Building on the...
Optimal Strategies for Containing Infectious Disease Spread in Mass Gatherings with Crowd Mobility
Available online 12 March 2026
•An agent-based model (ABM) representing the Mena Hajj ritual shall be developed to capture the contagion dynamics at high density.•The model takes into account age, health, and crowd risk indexes,...
Towards an attitude of responsibility for safety in life science education
December 2025
The rapid pace of innovation in the life sciences raises new questions about the safety and security of emerging technologies and processes. Therefore, it is important to investigate what is taught...
Assessment of the biosecurity and slaughter practises in selected European abattoirs with a focus on the control of Salmonella and hepatitis E virus contamination
December 2025
The zoonotic pathogens Salmonella and hepatitis E virus (HEV) are frequently found in domestic pigs. The consumption of contaminated pig meat products is one of the most common routes of such infections...
WHO revises global framework for monitoring nonpharmaceutical interventions in health emergencies
December 2025
Efficacy of commercial disinfectants Virkon®S and Microchem Plus against poliovirus
September 2025
The WHO Global Action Plan for Poliovirus Containment, 4th edition (GAPIV) describes the necessary conditions for the containment of poliovirus material in poliovirus-essential facilities (PEFs). PEF...
The association between TMPRSS2 gene rs2070788 and rs12329760 variants and COVID-19 susceptibility and severity: A study from Jordan
September 2025
Symptoms of coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), range from asymptomatic to life-threatening, affecting the respiratory system...
Modeling and simulation of periodic lockdowns on COVID-19 dynamics using an adaptive SIRV model with daily-varying rates
September 2025
We introduce a model for analyzing periodic short-term COVID-19 lockdowns featuring short, alternating periods of W working days and L lockdown days with a weekly cycle: W+L=7. A modified adaptive SIR...
Environmental pathways and drivers of antimicrobial resistance in waterborne Escherichia coli in Pakistan: a one health perspective
September 2025
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health crisis requiring a One Health approach to integrate surveillance across sectors, particularly in water sources, to control its spread. Considering socioeconomic...
Strengthening national biosafety capabilities and enhancing global biosafety governance
September 2025
Upgraded hands-on BSL-3 training model significantly improves quality of biosafety personnel training
September 2025
Scientometric analysis of research on deliberate biosecurity threats reveals North-Transatlantic dominance
June 2025
Academic research is crucial to understanding and preparing for the fight against deliberate biological threats; yet, existing efforts have been fragmented, necessitating a more comprehensive examination...
What are desirable biosecurity trainings for veterinary practitioners and farmers?
June 2025
Illustrations by Ahmet Mehmeti, with permission....