Zika
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Unraveling genetic mystery next step in Zika and dengue fight
How a bacteria hijacked insect fertility remained a mystery for five decades, until Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Seth Bordenstein and his team helped solve it. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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New tool for combating mosquito-borne disease: insect parasite genes
Genes used by the insect parasite Wolbachia to control its hosts' reproduction can be used to help control the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, Zika and malaria. Read MoreFeb 27, 2017
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DNA duplicator small enough to hold in your hand
Imagine a “DNA photocopier” small enough to hold in your hand that could identify the bacteria or virus causing an infection even before the symptoms appear. Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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TIP SHEET: Experts can comment on Olympics in Brazil
Three sources available from Vanderbilt University for stories about the 2016 Olympics are put forward to journalists Read MoreJun 7, 2016
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Brazil: Impeachment, Zika, and the Summer Olympics 2016
Latin American historian Marshall Eakin will discuss the impact of recent political and economic turmoil in Brazil on the Summer Olympics when he speaks at 6:30 p.m. June 6 at the Williamson County Library. Read MoreMay 20, 2016