Communicable diseases including dengue continue to be major causes of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines. Now, researchers reporting in
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Scientists discover Ebola virus in West African bat
The government of Liberia, in partnership with the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at the Columbia University Mailman School
Continue reading »For first time, researchers can measure insecticide on surface of mosquito nets
Insecticide-infused mosquito netting is in widespread use around the world to limit the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria.
Continue reading »How the cholera bacterium survives water predators
The cholera-causing bacterium, Vibrio cholerae, is commonly found in aquatic environments, such as oceans, ponds, and rivers. There, the bacterium
Continue reading »Pathways Ebola virus uses to enter cells: Knowledge may be useful in treating other conditions
A new study at Texas Biomedical Research Institute is shedding light on the role of specific proteins that trigger a
Continue reading »Peste des petits ruminants: A model for use in eradicating the disease
Eradicating peste des petits ruminants is an ambitious objective that is neveretheless looking increasingly realistic, notably thanks to a targeted
Continue reading »A filthy first — the 6 common types of disgust that protect us from disease revealed
Disgust has long been recognised as an emotion which evolved to help our ancestors avoid infection, but now researchers have
Continue reading »Impact of dengue virus on Ethiopia
Dengue, a mosquito-borne RNA virus, is one of the most serious and rapidly spreading arboviral diseases in the world. Now,
Continue reading »More than a living syringe: Mosquito saliva alone triggers unexpected immune response
Mosquito season is around the corner, bringing with it a higher risk of catching potentially serious diseases transmitted by their
Continue reading »Dengue ‘hot spots’ provide map to chikungunya and Zika outbreaks: Scientists develop a statistical framework in the form of a map to guide proactive interventions for these viral diseases
Identifying dengue fever “hot spots” can provide a predictive map for outbreaks of chikungunya and Zika — two other viral
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