A new malaria vaccine that is currently under development has recently passed major clinical trial milestones. Malaria is a serious and potentially fatal disease transmitted by mosquitoes primarily in subtropical and tropical regions. According to the CDC, in 2015 approximately 214 million cases of malaria occurred around the world and…
Cornell entomology professor Laura Harrington and molecular biology and genetics professor Mariana Wolfner are studying the mosquito mating process in hopes of discovering a way to control mosquito reproduction. Researchers believe that it could be possible to block a female mosquito’s ability to reproduce, which would provide a new way to fight Zika virus, dengue fever,…
Population Medicine & Diagnostic Sciences The Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences’ mission is to promote health, productivity, and welfare of food- and fiber-producing animals, companion animals, and wildlife populations; ensure safety of foods of animal origin; and prevent animal disease with its associated risks to human health. Microbiology & Immunology…