Zika Virus Hijacks Human Skin to Attract Mosquitoes, Boosting Its Spread A groundbreaking study has revealed that the Zika virus (ZIKV) manipulates human skin to make it more appealing to mosquitoes, enhancing its own transmission.Published in the journal Communications Biology, the research highlights how the virus alters the biology of its host to ensure its … Read more
Whipworm egg. Photo: Saiful52/Adobe Stock Canine whipworm infection occurs after a dog has eaten an egg left in the soil or other contaminated environments. Although some infected canines may not show signs, diarrhea or soft stool with blood or mucus, as well as lethargy, weight loss, and dehydration, may be seen in other infected dogs.1 … Read more
Archyde Wolbachia Shows Promise in Protecting Against Dengue Fever Table of Contents 1. Wolbachia Shows Promise in Protecting Against Dengue Fever 2. Dengue Incidence Significantly Reduced Table of Contents 1. Wolbachia Shows Promise in Protecting Against Dengue Fever 2. Dengue Incidence Significantly Reduced A groundbreaking study has shown that releasing mosquitoes infected with the bacterium … Read more