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The Zika outbreak in Latin America will last for another two to three years
The study looked at mathematical models of the Zika virus. They compared data from the virus' sprea…
Lisa Ryan
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'We have been completely unable' to stop the spread of Zika. That's part of a larger problem
Since mosquitoes spread a number of diseases, Lessler and co-authors argue that funding for mosquit…
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Good surveillance could be the lifeline of India’s healthcare system
However, it also stands out for its colossal neglect of some basic factors---such as health. For in…
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The untreatable Zika virus is expanding its reach - and it's not letting up anytime soon
Because Zika hasn't posed a threat until very recently, there aren't many treatments or vaccines in…
Lydia Ramsey
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President Obama is worried about an untreatable virus that's carried by mosquitoes and infecting more Americans
There is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, partially because it didn't become a widespread problem …
Lydia Ramsey
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Why so many people are biased to ignore the risks of COVID-19, according to a psychology professor
Now, suppose that the same problem is presented with this politically relevant twist: In August 201…
Dennis Proffitt
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Creating genetically engineered mosquitoes could save millions of lives - or go horribly wrong
This technique, called "gene drive," provides the power to spread engineered DNA to an entire speci…
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13 Scientific Predictions For 2015
On Jan. 10, SpaceX succesfully directed a rocket from approximately 50 miles up back to a landing p…
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13 Scientific Discoveries To Look Out For In 2015
The world's two largest CO2 emitters, the US and China, have already made a deal which should make …
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A potential vaccine for the Zika virus just passed a major milestone: It protected mice from getting sick
In a paper published in the journal Science Advances on Wednesday, researchers from the University …
Aria Bendix,Aria Bendix
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A little-known, untreatable virus is quickly spreading across the Americas
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, microcephaly can result from a number …
Lydia Ramsey
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New evidence suggests Zika may do something worse than affect babies' brains
The new study reports the case of a 20-year-old woman who had an abnormal fetal ultrasound in her 1…
Tanya Lewis
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A lot more diseases could be sexually transmitted than we thought
The viruses appear to take advantage of one of the body's key protective mechanisms, a phenomenon k…
Erin Brodwin
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One chart shows how the Wuhan coronavirus compares to other major outbreaks and pandemics in the last 50 years
Since December 31, the Wuhan coronavirus has killed at least 170 people and infected …