dengue
Monash & 60P To Develop Dengue Drug
Based on the Monash discovery that the anti-cancer drug Fenretinide acts as an antiviral, the partnership with 60P hopes to bring the drug to dengue patients.
Predicting Dengue With Baidu
Internet-based disease surveillance methods can be up to several weeks faster than traditional methods, researchers say.
Expect Drastic Increase In Dengue Driven By Climate Change
Researchers predict that rising temperatures will have a "devastating" impact on Asia-Pacific countries struggling with dengue.
Fending Off Dengue With Insecticide-Treated Uniforms
Insecticide-treated uniforms could be a cost-effective way of keeping dengue at bay, scientists say.
7 Must-Read Stories In September 2014
Japan features heavily in September's top stories, with the first iPS transplant, an unexpected dengue outbreak and prize winning immunologists. But watch out for India too!
Dengue In India 300 Times Under-Reported
Researchers estimate that the dengue infection rates in India are 282 times higher than officially reported, costing the country US$1.11 billion each year.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Lessons From Nepal
Research on dengue and malaria in Nepal could have implications for other mountainous regions affected by climate change.
GHIT Awards Seven New Grants Amounting To US$15.3 Million
Research in the neglected tropical diseases of dengue, malaria and Chagas disease receive a US$15.3 million boost in funding from GHIT.
Japan Experiences First Dengue Outbreak In 70 Years
Japan's first dengue outbreak in 70 years underscores the rising impact of mosquito-borne diseases as global temperatures rise.
