virology
The Vaccine Hunter: Nelson Michael Is Working to End Humanity’s Worst Diseases
From Ebola, to Zika, to HIV, Dr. Nelson Michael isn’t afraid of a challenge.
New, Genetically-Modified HIV Vaccine Enters Next Phase of Trials
Early trials showed the vaccine caused an immune response, but whether that’s enough to prevent someone from getting HIV is another question.
'Sweaty,’ Mosquito-Luring Billboards Have Popped Up in Brazil
Two advertising agencies have released designs for a mosquito-trap billboard to help fight the Zika epidemic.
Wait, Are Hand Dryers Good or Bad? I Can’t Keep Track
The science of hand drying is far from concrete, but if you scrub up you should be fine.
A Promising Dengue Vaccine Was 100% Effective in Early Trials
Though the trial used a small sample size, the results were encouraging and have spurred a wider, clinical trial.
CDC Doctor Says There’s No Question Zika Is Linked to Microcephaly
Efforts are now turning to preventing, and new concerns over links for paralysis-causing syndrome.
A Stillborn Baby Has Tested Positive for Zika, Raising New Concerns
A report published Thursday is raising fresh concerns over the quickly-spreading virus.
Scientists Still Can’t Say Zika Causes Microcephaly
The more we understand this condition and the virus, the more questions arise about the relationship between the two.
Instead of Killing Mosquitoes, Why Don’t We Edit the Viruses Out of Them?
We’re desperate for a solution. What are our options?
World Health Organization Declares the Zika Outbreak an International Emergency
The designation, only used three times before, indicates the severity of the situation.
Six Questions About the Zika Virus, Answered
The previously obscure disease has been making headlines, so what gives?