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Arboviruses, mosquitoes and potential hosts tracked in real time
The technology used to sequence the first infections by SARS-CoV-2 at record speed has been successfully tested as a technique to monitor viruses transmitted by mosquitoes, such as dengue, zika, chikungunya and yellow fever.
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Experts warn climate change will fuel spread of infectious diseases
A team of infectious diseases experts called for more awareness and preparedness in the medical field to deal with the impact of climate change on the spread of diseases. Their article, published in JAMA, raises the alarm about the emergence and spread of harmful pathogens. The authors ...
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Mosquito-controlling bacteria might also enhance insect fertility
A new study reveals biological mechanisms by which a specific strain of bacteria in the Wolbachia genus might enhance the fertility of the insects it infects - with potentially important implications for mosquito-control strategies.
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Winners of Applied Microbiology International Awards 2022 announced at Science Museum ceremony in London
The winners of the annual Applied Microbiology International Awards 2022 have been announced at a glittering ceremony at London’s Science Museum.
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Institut Pasteur and UCSF QBI team up to create centre of excellence
The Institut Pasteur and UC San Francisco Quantitative Biosciences Institute (UCSF QBI) have announced a new partnership for the joint establishment of the Institut Pasteur-UCSF QBI Center of Excellence in Emerging Infectious Diseases, with planned operations in San Francisco and Paris.