DRC Government Cracks Down on Patients Refusing Ebola Care
Ashley P. Taylor | Oct 10, 2018
As cases ramp up in Democratic Republic of Congo, the government has banned housing Ebola victims and promises police escorts for health workers at burials.
Ebola Clinical Trial to Begin Amid Outbreak in DRC
Ebola Clinical Trial to Begin Amid Outbreak in DRC
The study will examine the efficacy of four drugs—an antiviral and three monoclonal antibodies—that are already being used to treat patients in Democratic Republic of Congo.
The study will examine the efficacy of four drugs—an antiviral and three monoclonal antibodies—that are already being used to treat patients in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ebola Update: More Experimental Treatments, Health Workers at Risk
Catherine Offord | Aug 23, 2018
The number of cases in Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest outbreak of the virus has now surpassed 100.
Experimental Ebola Vaccinations to Resume in Democratic Republic of Congo
Ashley Yeager | Aug 6, 2018
In response to a new outbreak, health workers will start administering vaccines again soon.
Why Bats Make Such Good Viral Hosts
Katarina Zimmer | Jun 1, 2018
The bat version of the STING protein helps dampen the mammals' immune response to infection, researchers have found.
Predicting Future Zoonotic Disease Outbreaks
Ashley Yeager | Jun 1, 2018
A step-by-step study of diseases that jump species gives subtle clues about future epidemics.
More Vaccinations, Experimental Drugs as Potential Ebola Contacts Rise
Sukanya Charuchandra | May 30, 2018
The World Health Organization predicts the number of cases in Democratic Republic of Congo will rise up to 300 by July.
Ebola Update: Funding, Vaccines, and More Deaths in DRC
Catherine Offord | May 23, 2018
A total of 27 people have died since April, but new funds and the deployment of an experimental vaccine are expected to help contain the virus.
Image of the Day: Hammerhead
The Scientist Staff | May 21, 2018
This hammer-headed fruit bat is wearing a GPS tracker deployed by researchers with the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Experimental Ebola Vaccine to be Used in DRC Outbreak
Kerry Grens | May 14, 2018
As the virus spreads in Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization is preparing to immunize people as soon as this week.