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The latest research from an experimental malaria vaccine shows an efficacy rate of 77 percent. If the efficacy rate is maintained in further trials, the Oxford University vaccine will be far more effective than any previously tested vaccine.

In an effort to improve biosecurity at farms, Sheep owners are requested to join a new Facebook group to collaborate with one another and other industry experts. If you are a sheep owner, you can find out more by searching 'The Flock Round-up' on Facebook. This group was created by Animal Health Australia. To read more, use the button on the right.

As researchers aim to improve virus detection, new sensors are being developed to detect disease quickly, using only one drop of blood. Currently, researchers from Iowa state University, Ames National Laboratory, and Aptalogic Inc. are working on an option for Ebloa, however, this could also be applied to other viruses such as COVID-19. Read more using the button on the right.

Health officials at the Cook Islands Ministry of Health reported the dengue fever virus-type 2 outbreak has reached 162 cases since February 2, 2021. Rarotonga accounts for the majority of cases and thus far, no deaths have occurred. Read more using the link below.

After 27 days without a new Ebola case, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a new case was reported in Soulouta village in Guinea. There have been 19 total cases and eight deaths.

The need for vaccine storage at "ultra-low" temperatures is growing and the challenges are just beginning. Read this article to learn more about what the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us about cold storage, and why investing is key for the future of healthcare.

Little is known about transmission cycles for Venezuelan equine encephalitis complex alphaviruses (VEEVs). Researchers tested bats from French Guiana for alphaviruses and identified and isolated a new strain of the encephalitogenic VEEV species Tonate virus (TONV).

Using an air filter, scientists can capture DNA floating through the air and use it to identify animals nearby. In the future, this may be used to identify humans as well, introducing questions about privacy and security.

Scientists working with Kansas State University have done eight years of research showing animal feed and its ingredients could introduce and transmit animal diseases such as African swine fever (ASF) into pig populations.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) scientists have been working on developing bacteria with a genetic code. The bacteria has shown to multiply like naturally occurring organisms.