infections

Zika virus infection alters human and viral RNA

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Public Release: 20-Oct-2016 Zika virus infection alters human and viral RNA Findings may influence vaccine and therapy development University of California – San Diego IMAGE: Human cells modify viral RNA with m6A as a means to get rid of the infection. M6A (shown here as red balls) is a beacon for human enzymes (yellow moons)… … Read more

Conception timed with periods of low mosquito activity could reduce Zika virus infection

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Women could prevent contracting the mosquito-borne Zika virus while pregnant by timing the first months of pregnancy with seasonal declines in mosquito activity, according to a new paper. The paper is the first to suggest that women in the numerous countries affected by the Zika virus epidemic can still safely pursue motherhood rather than forgo … Read more

Here’s How to Prevent Bites and Suppress Ticks that Transmit Lyme Disease

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Here’s How to Prevent Bites and Suppress Ticks that Transmit Lyme Disease July 20, 2016 by Entomology Today 3 Comments By Hannah Foster The onset of spring and summer means barbecues, camping, hiking, and a plethora of other outdoor activities. However, warmer weather also means ticks. Tick bites spread numerous pathogens that can cause serious … Read more

West Nile Virus Infections Can Be Estimated by Observing Rainfall and Temperatures

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est Nile Virus Infections Can Be Estimated by Observing Rainfall and Temperatures June 30, 2016 by Entomology Today 1 Comment A northern house mosquito (Culex pipiens), the primary vector of West Nile virus in the United States. Photo by Ary Farajollahi, Bugwood.org. By Alan Bolds A study by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign … Read more