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February 1, 2018

Warmer climate can give Europe dengue fever

Large parts of Europe can suffer from the dreaded dengue fever unless climate change is attenuated. The mosquito that can transmit the disease needs a certain […]
January 31, 2018

Like Zika, West Nile virus causes fetal brain damage, death in mice

Two viruses closely related to Zika — West Nile and Powassan — can spread from an infected pregnant mouse to her fetuses, causing brain damage and […]
January 31, 2018

Colorado potato beetle genome gives insight into major agricultural pest

Scientists have sequenced the Colorado potato beetle’s genome, probing its genes for clues to its surprising adaptability to new environments and insecticides. The new information sheds […]
January 30, 2018

Viruses prefer cultivated areas to natural areas

Cultivated areas are more affected by viral epidemics than non-cultivated areas. Viruses prefer cultivated areas to natural areas Viruses prefer cultivated areas to natural areas pest-news […]