The same type of mosquito that carries the Zika virus that caused concern after an outbreak in Brazil from 2015 to 2016 also carries the yellow fever virus. Zika causes mild or no symptoms for most ...

Vaccines play an essential role in controlling the spread of infectious diseases. Yet, the underlying immune activation mechanisms for many of these prophylactic therapies remains elusive. Yellow ...

A species of invasive, "aggressive" mosquitoes known for transmitting yellow fever is spreading in California, according to local health officials. Multiple counties across the state, including Contra ...

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Researchers have discovered how certain flavonoids -- a type of metabolic product from plants and other organisms -- can kill yellow fever mosquito larvae. These compounds inhibit an enzyme, called ...