Zika

• Genetically-modified mosquitoes to be released in Florida Keys to fight diseases

  The plan approved this week by the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District calls for a pilot project in 2021 involving the striped-legged Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is not native to Florida.

  World

  Aug 20, 2020
  
• Work on potential HIV vaccine to accelerate thanks to new cutting-edge Western University facility

  The facility was funded by Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and a significant grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, according to a release.

  Education

  Jul 29, 2019
  
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• India reports more than 100 Zika virus cases in popular tourist state

  India is grappling with an outbreak of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in Rajasthan, a northern state popular with tourists.

  Health

  Oct 22, 2018
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• University of Alberta scientists working on compound that could prevent Zika, RSV

  An experiment at the University of Alberta's Department of Chemistry could lead to a pill to treat deadly viruses, such as the respiratory syncytial virus.

  Science

  Jul 14, 2018
• Pregnant women with Zika virus have 7% chance of baby with birth defects: study

  Seven per cent of babies born to women infected with Zika during pregnancy have birth defects, according to a new study.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2018
• ‘Disease X’ listed as potential global endemic by World Health Organization — but what is it?

  The virus does not exist yet, but scientists want to start preparing for "Disease X", saying it could cause a global pandemic.

  Science

  Mar 13, 2018
• B.C. gets first female provincial health officer

  Dr. Perry Kendall, who has been in the position since 1999, will be replaced by Dr. Bonnie Henry.

  Health

  Jan 24, 2018
• Can Zika virus kill brain cancer? New study suggests it may be a promising treatment

  It’s been tied to birth defects and brain abnormalities in babies, but could the notorious Zika virus lend a hand in fighting brain cancer?

  Health

  Sep 6, 2017
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• Mosquito species capable of carrying Zika virus caught in Windsor, Ont.

  Despite the development, the health unit said there's no reason to worry about an increased risk of Zika virus in the region.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2017
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• Western University study discovers new way to detect Zika virus in patients

  Researchers at Western University say they have discovered a way to detect Zika virus in patients more than 20 days after infection.

  Health

  Aug 22, 2017