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Where Will the World’s Next Zika, West Nile or Dengue Virus Come From?

Katherine E Kerlin — January 04, 2019 - 7:39am

After collecting data and comparing it with every known mammal and bird species on Earth, scientists from the ��Ƶ, Davis, have identified wildlife species that are the most likely to host flaviviruses such as Zika, West Nile, dengue and yellow fever. Flaviviruses are known to cause major epidemics and widespread illness and death throughout the world.

��Ƶ Receives $1 Million From Keck Foundation Following Virus Discovery

Kimberly L Hale — September 06, 2018 - 3:42pm

Researchers at the ��Ƶ, Davis, and the University of Alberta, Canada, have made preliminary discoveries about how Zika and hepatitis C viruses reproduce at the cellular level, providing new insight into a family of viruses that also includes West Nile and dengue. Now their cutting-edge research will be supported by a $1 million grant from the prestigious W.M. Keck Foundation. The foundation primarily focuses on pioneering efforts in the areas of medical research, science and engineering, and undergraduate education.

Zika Virus and Other Ailments Take Flight (INFOGRAPHIC)

Patricia Bailey — May 17, 2016 - 11:45am

As illustrated by this infographic, mosquitoes carry a number of life-threatening diseases to millions of people around the world when they feed on infected humans or animals.

Dengue Content

Where Will the World’s Next Zika, West Nile or Dengue Virus Come From?

������Ƶ Receives $1 Million From Keck Foundation Following Virus Discovery

Zika Virus and Other Ailments Take Flight (INFOGRAPHIC)

��Ƶ Receives $1 Million From Keck Foundation Following Virus Discovery