Yale study: Bacteria genes can help control Zika-carrying mosquitoes – New Haven Register


Yale study: Bacteria genes can help control Zika-carrying mosquitoes – New Haven Register
02/28/2017
The ScientistYale study: Bacteria genes can help control Zika-carrying mosquitoesNew Haven RegisterNEW HAVEN >> Scientists have found a way to sterilize mosquitoes that spread Zika virus and dengue fever, and thus to be able to control the insect population, according to research at Yale and Vanderbilt universities. Two genes in the common bacterium …Common Bacteria Might Help Control Disease-Carrying InsectsVoice of AmericaNew Tool for Combating Mosquito-Borne Disease: Insect Parasite GenesInfection Control TodayA Bizarre Bacteria Could Be the Key to Controlling MosquitoesWIREDall 15 news articles »
Lubbock health experts say Zika no longer a complete mystery, still a threat
02/28/2017
LubbockOnline.comLubbock health experts say Zika no longer a complete mystery, still a threatLubbockOnline.comThe Zika virus stirred concern and a bit of panic when it spread into United States territories last year. About one year later, experts say they know more about the disease, but it's no less of a threat and they're warning the public to take …
Zika may be spread by up to 35 species of mosquitoes, researchers say – Miami Herald
02/28/2017
Miami HeraldZika may be spread by up to 35 species of mosquitoes, researchers sayMiami HeraldBut University of Georgia ecologists suspect that there must be other types of mosquitoes capable of spreading Zika because an outbreak of the virus on Yap Island in 2007 was driven by a different species, Aedes hensilli — and because other viruses …New predictive model identifies many potential Zika virus vectorsNews-Medical.netTravelers warned against bringing Zika virus homeMarshall County TribuneCollege students reminded about Zika virus risk before Spring BreakWHSVThe State -The Japan Newsall 10 news articles »
Zika Virus May Shrink Testicles And Cause Fertility Problems In Men – IFLScience
02/28/2017
IFLScienceZika Virus May Shrink Testicles And Cause Fertility Problems In MenIFLScienceWhen the Zika virus first burst onto the scene in South America, pregnant mothers were found to be most at risk from getting the disease through mosquito bites. But as the epidemic evolved, further research uncovered that the virus is not only spread …
DNA may offer rapid road to Zika vaccine | Science News – Science News
02/28/2017
Science NewsDNA may offer rapid road to Zika vaccine | Science NewsScience NewsResearchers are pursuing multiple vaccine strategies for blocking Zika infection.Ethics panel blocks proposed Zika vaccine research – StatSTATall 4 news articles »

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