Potentially deadly zoonotic virus found in US, sparking concerns of spread to humans
A fatal virus has been discovered in shrews in Alabama, sparking concerns about potential contagion to humans. The Camp Hill ...
Case study: Bartonella and Babesia co-infection in family associated with neurological illnesses
In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found that a family suffering from illnesses that ...
New species of tiny crustacean found in Western Ghats near Pune
Pune: A new species of water flea was discovered from moss growth found on walls of Korigad Fort near Pune. Water fleas are ...
Pet flea treatments may be harming wildlife – but owners can help
Public awareness will also be key to addressing the problem. Many pet owners do not know that their routine flea treatments affect wildlife. Small changes could help reduce this impact. For example, ...
Some viruses prefer mosquitoes to humans, but people get sick anyway. A virologist and entomologist explain why
Humans have an exceptional ability to deal with viruses. In most cases, your immune system is able to fight an infection. On ...
Frogs' unique bitter taste receptors could hold key to better human allergen detection
What if you could detect allergens even better, so that before you even put something in your mouth, you knew whether it was dangerous? And what if frogs could help you do it?