Climate change expected to accelerate spread of sometimes-fatal fungal infection
Valley fever is endemic to hot and dry regions like the southwestern United States and California’s San Joaquin Valley, but
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To stop mosquito-transmitted illnesses, pay attention to how humans behave
Targeting the mosquito population within a defined area is the primary way scientists and public health officials mitigate the spread
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Genetic differences between strains of Epstein-Barr virus can alter its activity
Researchers at the University of Sussex have identified how differences in the genetic sequence of the two main strains of
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Human respiratory viruses continue to spread in wild chimpanzees
Less than two years after the first report of wild chimpanzees in Uganda dying as a result of a human
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Uncovering a key mechanism in assembly of Avian Sarcoma Virus, a relative of HIV-1
A key step in retroviral growth inside a cell, as described by Jamil Saad, Ph.D., and colleagues, is portrayed on
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Sugars and microbiome in mother’s milk influence neonatal rotavirus infection
Using a multidisciplinary approach, an international team of researchers from several institutions, including Baylor College of Medicine, reveals that complex
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Vaccinating humans to protect mosquitoes from malaria: Immunized people would transmit anti-malarial proteins to the insects that bite them, reducing spread of the deadly disease
For decades, scientists have been trying to develop a vaccine that prevents mosquitoes from spreading malaria among humans. This unique
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Text messages quickly track health care use during Ebola outbreak: NYU study confirms accuracy of digital polling, which could also deploy in other health emergencies
Text messages aren’t just a way to chat with family and friends — they are a viable method for rapidly
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Experimental drug takes aim at cancers associated with Epstein-Barr virus
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) doesn’t directly cause cancer, but infection with this common herpes virus brings an increased risk of some
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Obesity may also impact flu transmission, not just severity of illness
Obesity increases a person’s risk for severe complications from influenza, including hospitalization and even death. It may also play a
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