Ebola Virus Replication: New Mechanism Discovered by Scientists in Significant Breakthrough Could Potentially Lead to More Effective Therapies

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.20.2024 21:36 PM

Scientists have uncovered a key mechanism in Ebola virus replication that could open doors for new and more effective therapies. Read to learn more.

The Ebola Origin in Uganda: Early Symptoms, Signs, and Prevention [An Explainer]

09.28.2022 12:00 PM

An ebola outbreak was confirmed by WHO in Uganda. How ebola develops and what are its implications, know the origin and prevention against the virus here, read more!

Ebola Virus Hiding in Brain? New Study Reveals It May Stay There Even Years After Treatment

02.10.2022 04:26 AM

Some outbreaks of the Ebola virus in Africa have been associated with persistent infection in patients who had survived past outbreaks, senior author of a recently published paper Xiankun "Kevin" Zeng said.

Ebola Outbreak Prevention: Scientists Use First-Ever Large Scale Genomic Sequencing

04.15.2021 09:17 AM

Scientists carried out unprecedented sequencing of Ebola genomes that helped curb the further spread of the virus.

Ebola Outbreak 2021: 4 People Returning to the US from West Africa Being Monitored for Ebola in Oregon

03.27.2021 20:58 PM

4 people returning to the US from the West African countries of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Guinea are being monitored by public health officials in Oregon for suspected Ebola virus infection.

Ebola Virus Confirmed in Guinea

02.15.2021 02:05 AM

A leading health official in the West African nation recently said Guinea had entered an "Ebola 'epidemic situation' with seven confirmed cases," including three fatalities.

Ebola Virus Vaccines Will Be Available For Stockpile According to a Vaccine Alliance

12.07.2019 07:32 AM

As a precautionary measure, the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization or GAVI announced on Thursday that it would invest $178 million to create a stockpile of 500,000 Ebola virus vaccines.

Congo Says No to Johnson & Johnson's Experimental Vaccine

07.19.2019 08:20 AM

DRC's health minister has disapproved the use of the pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson's, new trial vaccine.

Congo's Ebola Outbreak Death Count Now Over 1000

06.03.2019 13:48 PM

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the second biggest Ebola outbreak in the world.

What Experts Doing For Ebola Survivors With High Potential of Blindness

05.18.2019 11:49 AM

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has healthcare professionals worrying about the range of complications, including eye complications.

Researcher Developed a Microfluidic Device to Better Detect Ebola

05.03.2019 15:59 PM

The Ebola RNA in test environments can be detected within five minutes by combining automated sample processing, fluorescence sensing and a unique CRISPR-Cas13a assay originated from a bacterial adaptive immune system

The Medical Response to the Ebola Virus is Being Threatened by Gossip

04.20.2019 14:18 PM

The dangerous outbreak continues as rumors undermine the effectiveness of treatments. An average of nearly 20 new cases of the Ebola virus are being documented every day in two northeast provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ebola Outbreak In Congo Alarmed Global Health Officials To Control The Virus, Pigs Could Also Be Involved

05.29.2017 06:48 AM

Global Health Officials are working hand in hand with the World Health Organization to control the Ebola outbreak in Congo. Meanwhile, scientists belives that pigs are involved in the Ebola outbreak due to the data gathered.

Ebola Vaccine Set Within A Week For Trial In Congo Outbreak, WHO Says

05.20.2017 10:36 AM

Only the request from the DRC officials is needed by the WHO to deploy the Ebola vaccine. Though the vaccine is still unlicensed, WHO said its ready to be used as a cure for the victims of the Congo outbreak.

Ebola Zaire Outbreak Hits Democratic Republic Of Congo, WHO Confirms

05.15.2017 04:06 AM

A new Ebola Zaire virus hits the DRC. The World Health Organization contains the virus to avoid an epidemic.

‘Ebola Virus Cure’ Latest News & Update: Effective & Affordable Horse Antibodies

02.11.2017 10:09 AM

Surprisingly, a cure for the most hazardous, epidemic, and deadly viral infection is found in horses. Virologist has found that antibodies from horses are a potential treatment platform for Ebola Virus.

Ebola Virus Detector Performs Well

10.14.2015 04:19 AM

Cepheid GeneXpert Ebola assay is the future of accessing more tests for the cure development. Studies show that Cepheid GeneXpert Ebola assay performs well in diagnosing the Ebola virus during the field test.

Young Scientist Bags Google Science Prize For Ebola Express Detection Kit

09.27.2015 22:48 PM

A teenager from Connecticut won the first prize of the 2015 Google Science Fair where she invented an express kit designed to detect the deadly Ebola virus in less than half an hour.

Ohio: Woman Reports Ebola-like Symptoms

08.28.2015 02:41 AM

A woman from Ohio recently arrived from an Ebola-affected country reported Ebola-like symptoms and is now under observation at the Ohio Health Grant in Columbus.

Can Ebola Stay Hidden in the Orbits of the Eye?

05.16.2015 18:54 PM

Dr. Ian Crozier fought Ebola for his life for an extended period of time at Emory University Hospital until, in October, the lengthy, bloody battle seemed to have ended with him the victor. But not even two months later searing pressure and pain in his left eye and failing sight landed him back in the hospital. His terrifying discovery? The Ebola virus was thriving inside his eye.

On the Ebola Front, Good News for Liberia, Caution for Neighboring Countries

05.11.2015 16:44 PM

A year later and over 4,000 dead, Liberia can finally breathe a sigh of relief as The World Health Organization (WHO) declares the country Ebola free."The outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Liberia is over," according to a WHO statement given at the emergency command center in Monrovia, as reported by The New York Times.But this doesn't mean Africa is in the clear. In fact, if the countries surrounding Liberia are included, the death toll from the past year's outbreak soars to more than 11,000, making the current outbreak five times deadlier that all previous outbreaks combined.