West Nile Virus News and Research

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Mapping specialized receptors on mosquito nerve cells reveals why the insects are more attracted to some humans

In a bid to understand why mosquitoes may be more attracted to one human than another, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have mapped specialized receptors on the insects' nerve cells that are able to fine-tune their ability to detect particularly "welcoming" odors in human skin.

21 Feb 2023

Report of a case of severe tick-borne encephalitis in a pregnant woman

A new study reported a case of severe TBE infection in a pregnant woman, along with long-term sequelae.

16 Feb 2023

How do cattle impact human vector-borne disease risk?

Scientists from the United States have conducted a systematic review to understand whether cattle increase the risk of contracting vector-borne diseases by humans. The review is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

12 Feb 2023

New synthetic skin to study mosquito feeding behavior

One by one, mosquitoes are captured by a handheld vacuum and released into a clear plastic box. After taking a moment to adjust to their new surroundings, the mosquitoes smell blood and swarm to the source.

9 Feb 2023

Study on impact of environmental changes on West Nile virus epidemiology and dynamics

Researchers performed a systematic review to identify environmental factors related to alterations in WNV (West Nile virus) transmission and vector distribution in the EU (Europe) and the MR (Mediterranean region).

1 Feb 2023

Exploring taste and smell dysfunction as strong predictors of SARS-CoV-2 infections

Researchers investigated whether coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated chemosensory alterations were predictive of serological responses against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among United States (US) residents.

16 Dec 2022

Ultrapotent IgM antibodies isolated from a pregnant woman with Zika virus show promise as an immunotherapy

Zika virus (ZIKV) infection is a potentially teratogenic illness, causing up to one in seven infants born to infected mothers to suffer neurodevelopmental deficits. A new study published in the journal Cell shows that some mothers escape injury to their babies because they develop a highly potent neutralizing antibody.

22 Nov 2022

Study shows sylvatic origin of chikungunya virus transmission among nonhuman primates of Myanmar

Researchers investigated the potential exposure of peri-urban non-human primates (NHPs) residing near Yangon to arboviruses that have raised health concerns.

22 Nov 2022

Researchers design a COVID-19 vaccine construct using hybrid SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and nucleocapsid protein peptides

Researchers designed a COVID-19 vaccine construct using hybrid SARS-CoV-2 S protein (containing SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variant mutations) and N protein peptides that confer T lymphocyte-mediated immune protection.

25 Oct 2022

Virginia Tech researchers examine how sleep deprivation may affect mosquito’s ability to spread disease

Small in size but mighty with their bothersome bites, mosquitoes are often considered the deadliest animals on Earth.

7 Oct 2022

The ongoing 2022 West Nile virus transmission season in Italy

A recent article described the seasonal transmission of the West Nile virus in 2022 and compared the human cases reported in June-July 2022 with the reports in 2018.

12 Sep 2022

Promising anti-cancer agent may also prevent SARS-CoV-2 from replication

Based on findings from a new study by a Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team, an effective means of fighting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may be possible that circumvents the problem of waning immunity often observed when current vaccines deal with emerging COVID variants.

8 Sep 2022

The currently available evidence on viral-induced parkinsonism

A new review attempts to summarize all known about the relationship between viral illness and parkinsonian disorders to facilitate further research.

31 Aug 2022

Human landing catch method provides important insight into the complement of human-biting mosquitoes in a region with consistent West Nile virus epidemics

A team of US-based scientists has described the usefulness of human landing catch as an alternative method to collect mosquitoes that are potent vectors of West Nile virus.

31 Aug 2022

Study reveals the unique and unconventional way mosquitoes process odors

If you've ever sprayed yourself head to toe in bug repellent, yet still felt like a mosquito magnet, it will come as no shock to you that mosquitoes are very, very good at finding humans to bite.

19 Aug 2022

Why is COVID-19 more severe in people older than 50?

A new study reports that the reduced efficiency of the immune response against SARS-CoV-2 could be due to the reduced diversity of both B- and T-cells.

14 Aug 2022

Study assesses eight de novo genome assembly software tools on viral next-generation sequencing data

A new study compares and assesses eight de novo genome assembly software tools on actual viral next-generation sequencing data.

20 Jul 2022

Researchers gain unexpected insights into activation mechanism of flaviviruses

A collaboration between researchers at the Center for Virology of the Medical University of Vienna and the Pasteur Institute in Paris has provided unexpected insights into the atomic interactions of the tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus in infected cells.

13 Jul 2022

Anticancer drug candidate that targets a human protein could be a pan-viral medication

More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, people are realizing that the "new normal" will probably involve learning to co-exist with SARS-CoV-2. Some treatments are available, but with new variants emerging, researchers are looking toward new strategies.

29 Jun 2022

Molecule in mosquito saliva can be a potential new target for halting deadly diseases

A molecule in mosquito spit has been identified as a potential new target for vaccination against a range of diseases for which there is no protection or medicine.

8 Jun 2022

West Nile Virus News and Research

Latest West Nile Virus News and Research

Mapping specialized receptors on mosquito nerve cells reveals why the insects are more attracted to some humans

Report of a case of severe tick-borne encephalitis in a pregnant woman

How do cattle impact human vector-borne disease risk?

New synthetic skin to study mosquito feeding behavior

Study on impact of environmental changes on West Nile virus epidemiology and dynamics

Exploring taste and smell dysfunction as strong predictors of SARS-CoV-2 infections

Ultrapotent IgM antibodies isolated from a pregnant woman with Zika virus show promise as an immunotherapy

Study shows sylvatic origin of chikungunya virus transmission among nonhuman primates of Myanmar

Researchers design a COVID-19 vaccine construct using hybrid SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and nucleocapsid protein peptides

Virginia Tech researchers examine how sleep deprivation may affect mosquito’s ability to spread disease

The ongoing 2022 West Nile virus transmission season in Italy

Promising anti-cancer agent may also prevent SARS-CoV-2 from replication

The currently available evidence on viral-induced parkinsonism

Human landing catch method provides important insight into the complement of human-biting mosquitoes in a region with consistent West Nile virus epidemics

Study reveals the unique and unconventional way mosquitoes process odors

Why is COVID-19 more severe in people older than 50?

Study assesses eight de novo genome assembly software tools on viral next-generation sequencing data

Researchers gain unexpected insights into activation mechanism of flaviviruses

Anticancer drug candidate that targets a human protein could be a pan-viral medication

Molecule in mosquito saliva can be a potential new target for halting deadly diseases

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

West Nile Virus News and Research

Latest West Nile Virus News and Research

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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