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History of Yellow Fever in the U.S.
There was a time when yellow fever ravaged the United States. These outbreaks led to groundbreaking research that led to current diagnostic tools, but more work is needed to control future outbreaks of this deadly disease.
Unearthing the Soil Microbiome, Climate Change, Carbon Storage Nexus
Soil is one of the most important ecosystems currently under threat by climate change, entailing the basis for our entire food system. Learn about the contribution of soil microbes to plant health and climate stability.
Why Scientists Should Not Name Diseases Based On Location
Naming diseases after geographic locations can negatively impact entire communities and cultures, and is often misleading. WHO’s 2015 guidelines favor generic, symptom-based nomenclature that reduces misconceptions.