AI SummaryThe article reports the first fatality from a newly discovered virus called Alaskapox, which belongs to the same genus as smallpox and mpox. This information is crucial for public health officials to understand and potentially control the spread of this emerging virus.In February, the Alaska Division of Public Health reported the first death from… Continue reading [Newsdesk] First fatality from Alaskapox virus
Tag: Emerging Viruses
Innovative chemical strategy targets mosquito larvae gut to combat spread of deadly diseases
AI SummaryThe article discusses a new chemical strategy developed by biochemists and entomologists at the University of Arizona to target the gut of mosquito larvae in order to combat the spread of deadly diseases such as malaria, dengue, zika, and chikungunya. By utilizing specially designed chemical compounds to modify gut proteins of mosquito larvae, the… Continue reading Innovative chemical strategy targets mosquito larvae gut to combat spread of deadly diseases
A novel hantavirus identified in bats (Carollia perspicillata) in Brazil
AI SummaryThis study identifies a novel hantavirus, named Buritiense, in bats in Brazil. The virus shows similarity to Mobatvirus and may represent a new species of bat-borne hantavirus. Further research is needed to determine if bats could act as reservoirs and the potential for transmission to human populations. The study highlights the importance of understanding… Continue reading A novel hantavirus identified in bats (Carollia perspicillata) in Brazil
[ASAP] Smartphone-Integrated Wireless Portable Potentiostat to Develop 5th-Generation Dengue Pocket Aptasensor toward Portronicx-Approach
ACS Applied Bio MaterialsDOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01299
Recent H9N2 avian influenza virus lost hemagglutination activity due to a K141N substitution in hemagglutinin
AI SummaryThis article discusses how a recent strain of the H9N2 avian influenza virus has lost hemagglutination activity due to a specific substitution in the hemagglutinin protein. The K141N substitution has resulted in the virus being unable to agglutinate red blood cells, potentially affecting its ability to infect and spread in hosts. This finding sheds… Continue reading Recent H9N2 avian influenza virus lost hemagglutination activity due to a K141N substitution in hemagglutinin
TWiV 1095: Monkeys fly and mice exaggerate
AI SummaryThe content of the post is a review by the podcast This Week in Virology (TWiV) covering topics such as heterosexual transmission of clade I Mpox virus, continued circulation of oropouche virus in South America, herpesviruses in South American fur seals and sea lions, sex-specific differences in physiological responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection, underdetected dispersal… Continue reading TWiV 1095: Monkeys fly and mice exaggerate
Zika virus vaccine emerges as an unlikely hero in battling brain cancer
AI SummaryThe article discusses a new approach that utilizes the Zika virus to effectively destroy brain cancer cells and inhibit tumor growth, while preserving healthy cells. This innovative method highlights the potential of the Zika virus vaccine as a promising tool in the fight against brain cancer.Scientists have developed a new approach using the Zika… Continue reading Zika virus vaccine emerges as an unlikely hero in battling brain cancer
How does a virus hijack insect sperm to control disease vectors and pests?
AI SummaryThis article discusses how a bacteria called Wolbachia and a virus it carries can cause sterility in male insects by manipulating their sperm, preventing fertilization of eggs. Understanding this process could lead to more effective techniques to control agricultural pests and disease-carrying insects like Zika and dengue vectors.A widespread bacteria called Wolbachia and a… Continue reading How does a virus hijack insect sperm to control disease vectors and pests?
TWiV 1093: Reservoir bats and jumbo phage
AI SummaryThis content is a podcast episode of This Week in Virology (TWiV) discussing various topics such as the effectiveness of the flu vaccine, Pfizer’s RSV vaccine, dengue in Peru, measles outbreaks, control of Marburg virus in reservoir bats, and tRNA acquisition in phages. The episode also includes weekly picks from the hosts and listener… Continue reading TWiV 1093: Reservoir bats and jumbo phage
Brazil’s record dengue surge: why a vaccine campaign is unlikley to stop it
AI Summarywater. Symptoms of dengue fever include high fever, severe headaches, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, and rash. In severe cases, it can lead to hemorrhaging, shock, and death. The surge in dengue cases in Brazil is attributed to factors such as climate change and rapid urban growth, which create favorable conditions… Continue reading Brazil’s record dengue surge: why a vaccine campaign is unlikley to stop it