Research paves the way for the development of vaccines for emerging viruses

(Funda ç ã o de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de S ã o Paulo) In studying the West Nile virus, which caused outbreaks in North America this century, scientists from Brazil and Senegal identified the gene responsible for the diminished virulence of the lineage known for causing mild effects.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news