Often called the Speckled monster, Smallpox was one of the most terrifying diseases known to humanity. In 18th-century Europe ...

It all started with an unremarkable trip to grandma’s house in 1970. But two days into the visit, something went terribly wrong. The 9-month-old grandson fell ill. First, a fever. Then, a nasty rash.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Throughout the course of human history, one infectious disease (Figure 1) may account for more deaths than any ...