New portable strip test accurately detects mosquito-borne viruses
A research team has developed a multisite bridging-mediated lateral flow immunoassay (mbLFIA) that enables highly sensitive, portable detection…
Europe could become a chikungunya virus hotspot as heat expands mosquito habitats
Warmer temperatures may expand mosquito habitats, increasing chikungunya risk areas globally, a new study has found. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT…
Climate change could expand chikungunya into temperate regions worldwide
Chikungunya (‘to become contorted’ in the Kimakonde language, named after the characteristic joint ache) is classified as one…
Griffith researchers on the cusp of new vaccine to prevent chikungunya
Griffith University researchers are on the cusp of a new vaccine to prevent chikungunya, a global health threat…
Orchestrating a global response to the mosquito threat
Mosquitoes are more than just a summer nuisance; they pose a significant global health challenge, killing over 700,000…
Global study maps how trade and travel fuel the worldwide spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes
A comprehensive global analysis reveals how non-native mosquito vectors are hitchhiking across continents via shipping, tourism, and trade,…
Large-scale analysis offers insights into sporadic nature of chikungunya virus outbreaks
The symptoms come on quickly – acute fever, followed by debilitating joint pain that can last for months.…