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dengue fever Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology

1 dose of new therapy kills dengue virus in mice

Researchers have developed a breakthrough therapy to target and kill the dengue virus using the gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas13.

dengue fever National University of Singapore

Mosquito protein could block dengue virus infection

A protein found in a mosquito's exoskeleton could offer protection against dengue virus, a new study shows.

dengue fever Rockefeller University

Antibody discovery could lead to universal dengue vaccine

The discovery of a particular subgroup of antibodies could lead to the development of a universal dengue vaccine, say researchers.

children's health Stanford University

Plastic trash tied to mosquito disease hot spots

Findings link hot spots of mosquito-borne disease with the presence of trash near homes, crowded housing, and relatively greater wealth.

mosquitoes New York University

3 climate factors predict upcoming mosquito activity

Increases in three climate factors—temperature, rainfall, and ocean warming—predict mosquito population growth in Sri Lanka for the next one to six months.

dengue fever Duke University, National University of Singapore

Mosquitoes with dengue virus take more bites

Mosquitoes infected with the dengue virus are more attracted to mammals, bite more often, and are three times better at transmitting infection.

mosquitoes University of California, Santa Barbara

CRISPR gives mosquitoes contagious infertility

Researchers have used the gene editing tool CRISPR/Cas9 to make male mosquitoes infertile. When females mate with them, they're rendered infertile, too.

antibodies University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan

1 antibody blocks dengue virus infection in mice

One antibody can block the dengue virus from causing disease in mice, a study shows. The finding could lead to more effective treatments and a vaccine.

immune systems Duke University, National University of Singapore

Why some people don’t get sick from viruses like dengue

Why do some people get sick with flaviviral infections like dengue fever while others don't? New research offers an explanation.

Zika Duke University, National University of Singapore

Dengue antibodies may make Zika worse for offspring

"...previous immunity of the mother to dengue could be a risk factor for severe outcomes in infants" resulting from Zika exposure.

mosquitoes Rockefeller University

Stuffed mosquitoes are less likely to take a bite

A new discovery could make mosquitoes feel more full—and safer to be around.

Zika University of Florida, Yale University

Dengue immunity may cut Zika infection risk

New research in Brazil suggests that people with immunity to the dengue virus may have reduced risk of Zika.