‘Black Swan’ Ancient Viruses Are Waking Up, And They’re Angry
A study published in late July found that “time-traveling” pathogens are awakening, some of which can kill their hosts and destroy entire ecosystems. the study published Researchers at PLOS Computational Biology study thawing permafrost in a laboratory in Wuhan, China, as pathogens lurking beneath the ice can pose unpredictable threats to humans, animals, and our […]
Fighting mosquito viruses in Yuma County
YUMA, Ariz. (KECY, KYMA) – Mosquito counts in Yuma County are on the rise again due to heat and approaching monsoon season. As well as being an annoying pest, they can also carry harmful diseases. Richard Cumming, who has been involved in vector control in the county for nearly 30 years, went out to retrieve […]