Author: Claudinne Miller
Unseasonal New World screwworm migration spurs proactive measures
Farm Progress A warmer-than-normal winter has enabled New World screwworm to overwinter in Mexico. As it inches closer to Texas, the U.S. is committed to preventing the pest from destroying its herd and wildlife. High cattle prices may be a dream come true for Texas cattleman Stephen Diebel, but the resurgence of the New World […]
Feb 25, 2026
What makes bats important reservoirs of zoonotic viruses like Nipah
Indian Express Nipah virus was first identified in 1998 during an outbreak among pig farmers in Malaysia. Later, pteropus bat populations have been identified as its primary reservoir. How do factors like ecological disruption and wildlife–human interactions contribute to the rise of infectious diseases like Nipah virus outbreaks? Human health is shaped by several existential […]
Feb 25, 2026
Nipah Virus Outbreak Has Asia on High Alert Amid Deaths in India
Science Alert An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has put many countries in Asia on high alert, given the fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%. Several countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, have introduced new screening and testing measures, after at least two people died of Nipah virus in the Indian state of West […]
Feb 25, 2026
Long-term brain effects of COVID-19 vs. flu: Study reveals key differences
Medical Express Even a mild case of COVID-19 or the flu can impact the body long after the fever and cough fade, according to new Tulane University research that may help explain why some people struggle to feel fully recovered weeks or months later. Tulane researchers found that while both viruses can leave lasting lung […]
Feb 25, 2026
Spain’s Mpox Surge Continues in Madrid Over Vaccination Gaps
Vax Before Travel Spain, a favorite destination for international travelers in 2026, is currently facing a concerning rise in mpox (monkeypox) cases within the European Union. Health authorities have reported an increase in infections primarily linked to the more transmissible clade Ib variant of the monkeypox virus (MPXV). According to the latest update from the […]
Feb 25, 2026
Wild Monkeys Fall Sick With Mpox After Eating Squirrels: Is This How The Virus Jumped To Humans?
IFL Science A dead squirrel, an outbreak in monkeys, and the trail of a virus. or the first time, researchers have captured direct evidence of the monkeypox virus (MPXV) jumping between two wild animal species. Detecting interspecies transmission in the wild is notoriously difficult, but this remarkable piece of scientific detective work offers insight into […]
Feb 25, 2026
Avian influenza again confirmed in poultry in Argentina
Watt Poultry A new report from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) stated that the presence of HPAI was confirmed on February 23 in the province of Buenos Aires. The affected farm raised what WOAH referred to as “heavy breeding stock.” The operator of the farm reported to the National Service of Agri-Food Health and Quality […]
Feb 25, 2026
FDA reversal on mRNA-1010 could transform the seasonal influenza vaccines market
Global Data Moderna has announced that the FDA will initiate the review of its seasonal influenza vaccine candidate, mRNA-1010. This announcement comes one week after the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) notified Moderna that it would not initiate a review of mRNA-1010, and a Refusal-to-File (RTF) letter was issued, citing concerns over […]
Feb 25, 2026
COVID’s origins: what we do and don’t know
Nature Researchers summarize key insights from the world’s first comprehensive investigation into how a pandemic started. We are 23 of the 27 original members of the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO) for the World Health Organization (WHO). After nearly 3.5 years of deliberations, we concluded our independent assessment of the […]
Feb 25, 2026
Why Strawberries Aren’t As Sweet Anymore
AOL News Have you ever tried making a strawberry dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, only to end up with something disappointingly bland? It’s not you; it’s the strawberries. According to a 2021 study published in Horticulture Research (via Oxford Academic), participants said most strawberries they tasted weren’t sweet enough. This isn’t a case of underperforming strawberry […]
Feb 25, 2026
