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Strange Ways: What Virus Evolution Can Tell Us About the Next Epidemic

by yaleglobalhealthreview, posted in Issue 8 (Winter 2016)

BY COLIN HEMEZ False-color micrographs of various coronaviruses, including the viruses for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV) and middle east respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV). These viruses are roughly spherical, and display a characteristic “crown” of proteins that decorate the surfaces of the virus particles. Source: NIAID. A New Virus Emerges In mid-November of 2002, a few … Continue reading Strange Ways: What Virus Evolution Can Tell Us About the Next Epidemic

Tracing the Zika virus Outbreak

by yaleglobalhealthreview, posted in Online Features, Uncategorized

BY ANABEL STAROSTA We are no strangers to viral outbreaks and the panic they often incite. As new infections emerge, understanding their trajectories and risks is crucial. Currently, most countries in South and Central America are facing outbreaks of the Zika virus. The pandemic does not appear to be life threatening, but it is spreading quickly. The most concerning aspect … Continue reading Tracing the Zika virus Outbreak