Feb 20 New Chinese virus cases decline, but tracking method revised again By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Another 114 people reportedly died from the new illness, COVID-19, as health inspectors went door-to-door to attempt to find every infected person in the worst-hit city of Wuhan. Continue reading
Jan 29 Health experts says human-to-human spread of new virus is worrying By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press World health officials are expressing great concern that a dangerous new virus is starting to spread between people outside of China. Continue reading
Mar 28 How climate change will put billions more at risk of mosquito-borne diseases By Vicky Stein 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. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 6:56 In Thailand, tracking animal health to prevent outbreaks of human disease By Fred de Sam Lazaro Viruses like avian flu, Ebola and Marburg often fester in animals before moving into human populations. Animals in regions that are geographically remote present particular challenges for disease containment. But in Thailand, local residents are using technology, including digital scanning,… Continue watching
Dec 17 How long do cold and flu viruses stay contagious on public surfaces? By Julia Griffin, Nsikan Akpan These pathogens don’t actually last for days or weeks outside the body, but you should still be proactive in protecting yourself from their spread. Continue reading
Jul 17 Even healthy corals have herpes, so what’s making them sick? By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy Even healthy corals carry viruses, like herpes. Are these viruses making them sick? Science Nation explores the microorganisms that are killing coral reefs around the world. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch Oceanic Expedition Uncovers Vast Genetic Diversity A two-year study of the world's oceans revealed an unprecedented level of genetic diversity in marine microbes. Expedition leader J. Craig Venter discusses the study and its significance. Continue watching