Health Aug 06 What to know about chikungunya, the virus spreading in southern China By Associated Press
Science Mar 28 How climate change will put billions more at risk of mosquito-borne diseases By the end of this century almost all of the world’s population could be exposed to mosquito-borne diseases once limited to the tropics, according to a new study. By Vicky Stein
Nation May 24 To scope out Zika, Houston scientists set traps for mosquitoes Mosquito control is serious business in Harris County, Texas. The county, which includes Houston, stretches across 1,777 square miles and is the third most populous county in the U.S. The area’s warm, muggy climate and snaking system of bayous provide… By Carrie Feibel, Houston Public Media
Science Apr 05 Why the Zika outbreak might end with a whimper and other FAQs Experts discuss whether or not Zika virus will become a perennial risk for pregnant women. By Helen Branswell, STAT
Science Mar 11 Florida may use GMO mosquitos to fight Zika. Here’s what you should know MIAMI — The spread of the Zika virus in Latin America is giving a boost to a British biotech firm's proposal to deploy a genetically modified mosquito to try to stop transmission of the disease. By Jennifer Kay, Associated Press
Jul 23 How concerned should we be about the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus? By Jenny Marder On Thursday, federal officials announced that the tropical Chikungunya mosquito-borne disease had been transmitted for the first time within the United States, infecting two Florida residents. What’s notable about these cases is that the people affected reported no recent… Continue reading