Granuloma structure and distribution of the antibiotic BTZ-043 in differently stained tissue sections of two tuberculosis granulomas. The stains show (in z-shaped order from top left to bottom right): ...

Using human stem cells, scientists have created a miniature lung that mimics breathing and TB infection, opening new ...

A novel iPSC-derived lung-on-chip model mimics human alveolar tissue, revealing macrophage-driven tuberculosis responses.

The multidisciplinary symposium drew together leaders in the field of post-tuberculosis (TB) outcomes, including TB survivors, clinicians and TB program staff, researchers and stakeholders. Steyn ...

Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health (MHIGH) launched its pilot project grant to promote cooperation and provide resources among researchers at UAB and global collaborators in their efforts to ...

Tuberculosis (TB) primarily affects the lungs. However, TB-causing bacteria can lead to pus collecting in the tissues. This is known as an abscess. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the ...

Untreated tuberculosis may result in several long-term complications, such as permanent lung damage. It’s vital for the condition to be treated early to prevent the infection from traveling to other ...

Every year, 10 million people contract tuberculosis (TB), a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), and approximately 1.5 million patients succumb to the disease. Treatment ...