epidemiology
Researchers Are Gathering Pee From Nightclub Toilets to Track Drug Use
Collecting wastewater direct from the source can help researchers identify the latest new psychoactive substances.
A Promising Dengue Vaccine Was 100% Effective in Early Trials
Though the trial used a small sample size, the results were encouraging and have spurred a wider, clinical trial.
CDC Doctor Says There’s No Question Zika Is Linked to Microcephaly
Efforts are now turning to preventing, and new concerns over links for paralysis-causing syndrome.
A Stillborn Baby Has Tested Positive for Zika, Raising New Concerns
A report published Thursday is raising fresh concerns over the quickly-spreading virus.
Scientists Still Can’t Say Zika Causes Microcephaly
The more we understand this condition and the virus, the more questions arise about the relationship between the two.
Instead of Killing Mosquitoes, Why Don’t We Edit the Viruses Out of Them?
We’re desperate for a solution. What are our options?
World Health Organization Declares the Zika Outbreak an International Emergency
The designation, only used three times before, indicates the severity of the situation.
Six Questions About the Zika Virus, Answered
The previously obscure disease has been making headlines, so what gives?
The Little-Known Virus Causing a Panic Over Infant Brain Deformities in Brazil
The crisis is stark example of how difficult it still is to predict and control an epidemic.
'Ventilation Shutdown': The Gruesome Last Resort for Bird Flu-Infected Farms
In a ventilation shutdown, the air systems in a chicken house are turned off, causing the birds to slowly overheat and suffocate.