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• The raccoon spreads dangerous diseases as it invades Europe
  

  Furry, agile, intelligent and voracious: the raccoon is far from being a cuddly toy, which is what many people believe when they get one as a pet. It is more like an invader that escapes and is able to adapt and survive in new habitats. According to a study, its expansion across Spain and Europe is more

• UF veterinarians hope new gene chip will help detect, treat West Nile virus in horses and humans

  A new “gene chip” developed at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine sheds light on brain response in horses infected with West Nile virus and could lead to better ways to diagnose and treat both equines and humans, researchers said. Using gene sequencing technology, the researche more

• Sex proteins may help combat mosquito-borne diseases

  Researchers have identified 145 proteins from male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes' sperm and seminal fluid that are transferred during sex and may alter female egg production, feeding patterns and receptivity to further mating.The findings could eventually lead to new ways to control the female mosquitoes more

Publications West Nile Virus

• West nile virus and Dengue virus capsid protein negates the antiviral activity of human Sec3 protein Through The Proteasome Pathway

  Abstract Flavivirus capsid (C) protein is a key structural component of virus particles. The non‐structural role of C protein in the pathogenesis of arthropod‐borne flaviviruses is not clearly deciphered. This study showed that West Nile virus (WNV) and Dengue virus (DENV) utilized C protein to more

• West Nile virus in Europe: emergence, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention

  Abstract West Nile virus, a mosquito‐borne flavivirus in the Japanese Encephalitis antigenic group has caused spasmodic outbreaks in humans, horses and birds throughout many of the warmer regions of Europe, for at least 20 years. Occasional cases of West Nile encephalitis have also been associat more

• Mosquito‐borne diseases – a new threat to Europe?

  Abstract Mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of several pathogenic microorganisms to humans, causing mosquito‐borne diseases, such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever, West Nile virus disease, Chikungunya and Rift Valley Fever. Although, there are numerous native mosquito species (e.g. more

Market studies West Nile Virus

• West Nile Virus Infections – Pipeline Review, H1 2012

  Introduction Global Markets Direct’s, 'West Nile Virus Infections - Pipeline Review, H1 2012', provides an overview of the West Nile Virus Infections therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for West Nile Virus Infections, complete with latest updates, more

• Acuvax Ltd (ACU) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

  Acuvax Ltd (Acuvax) is a publicly held holding company that is principally engaged in the development of cancer therapies and vaccines. The company develops a range of products that address West Nile virus, pancreatic cancer, dengue, influenza and tick borne encephalitis diseases. Acuvax subsidiarie more

• Spectral Diagnostics Inc. (SDI) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

  Spectral Diagnostics Inc. (Spectral) is a health care company, engaged in the development and commercialization of innovative diagnostic solutions that helps improve patient management. Its products include EAA, endotoxin activity assay, a diagnostic test in the field of sepsis and RapidWN, a west n more

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