How fruit fly genetics could change the fight against mosquito diseases
How fruit flies mate may hold a key to limiting the spread of diseases by mosquitoes. In a new study, ...
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Study reveals route of entry for Semliki Forest virus into the brain
In a recent study, researchers from Uppsala University show that the Semliki Forest virus enters the central nervous system by ...
Study reveals how Zika virus hijacks host protein for reproduction
The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results in a ...
Egypt achieves historic malaria-free certification
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with ...
Surge in malaria cases linked to aircraft-transported mosquitoes
Malaria cases resulting from bites of mosquitoes transported by aircraft from areas where is common have increased, according to both ...
LSHTM receives £2.8m grant to tackle hidden malaria in India
Researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) have been awarded £2.8m to study factors sustaining malaria ...
VA Tech discovers new way to genetically control mosquitoes
Virginia Tech researchers have found a new way to identify genetic targets useful for control of mosquito populations, potentially offering ...
Agricultural practices and bird migration patterns linked to West Nile virus spread in Europe
A study published in the journal PLOS Pathogens finds that agricultural land use and bird movements are the major factors ...
Eastern equine encephalitis virus study uncovers decoy molecule that protects against deadly brain infection
An atomic-level investigation of how Eastern equine encephalitis virus binds to a key receptor and gets inside of cells also ...
Simple soap solution could be a game-changer in the fight against malaria
Could the solution to the decades-long battle against malaria be as simple as soap? In a new study published in ...