T cells take aim at Chikungunya virus
A new study, published recently in Nature Communications, offers the first-ever map of which parts of the Chikungunya virus trigger the strongest response from the body's T cells.
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Scientists uncover key clues to how a viral infection can lead to arthritis-like disease
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne pathogen that has been identified in more than 110 countries around the world. The virus typically causes flu-like symptoms, but it can also trigger chronic, severe joint pain ...
May 20, 2025
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How Orange County plans to sterilize mosquitoes to limit spread of disease
Mosquito season has arrived in Southern California. That means more mosquitoes will be flying around looking for someone to bite.
Apr 17, 2025
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How a small number of mutations can fuel outbreaks of western equine encephalitis virus
New research shows how small shifts in the molecular makeup of a virus can profoundly alter its fate. These shifts could turn a deadly pathogen into a harmless bug or supercharge a relatively benign virus, influencing its ...
Apr 4, 2025
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First wind, then rain. Next come the mozzies. Here's how to reduce your risk of bites and infections
While some parts of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales are still on alert for flooding, others are starting the difficult clean-up process as flood waters recede.
Mar 11, 2025
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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 the other hand, your body provides a spa-like environment that is temperate and stable, optimal ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Discovery of Semliki Forest virus's brain entry route opens new avenues for tumor treatment
In a recent study, researchers from Uppsala University have shown that the Semliki Forest virus enters the central nervous system by first entering the cerebrospinal fluid and then binding to a specific cell type before penetrating ...
Jan 13, 2025
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Mosquitoes in Australia may be carrying Japanese encephalitis this summer—What to know if you're spending time outdoors
A Victorian man is reportedly in a critical condition in hospital after contracting Japanese encephalitis from a mosquito bite.
Jan 13, 2025
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How SARS-CoV-2 exploits human proteins to replicate
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered how the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, manipulates human proteins to replicate and evade the immune system. The results have been published in Nature Communications.
Dec 5, 2024
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Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise—here's how collecting mozzies in your backyard can help science
Warm weather is here and mosquitoes are on the rise in Australia. Unseasonably large swarms are causing problems in some parts of Sydney already.
Dec 1, 2024
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