Gonad-specific virus of corn earworm

Article Abstract:

Agonadal (AG) corn earworm moths, which are a crop pest, contain a gonad-specific virus (GSV) which is found only in the reproductive system of both males and females. The oviduct of infected females contains virus-atypical occlusion bodies which differ from that of the typical nuclear polyhedrosis virus. GSV causes no larval mortality and first-instar larvas fed on virus smeared diet have less AG adults than normal. Populations of this moth in the wild can be controlled by releasing infected females in the fields or by spraying the crops with a virus solution.

Biological control, Control, Corn earworm, Agricultural pests, Insect viruses

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Plans to eradicate polio hit by virus outbreak in Bulgaria

Article Abstract:

Two cases of poliomyelitis reported in previously disease-free Bulgaria in March and May 2001 are delaying the total eradication of the disease by the World Health Organization. Both cases were caused by a wild virus, which is not the strain used in vaccinations, and this is causing major concern.

Cases, Diseases, Poliomyelitis, World Health Organization, Bulgaria

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Fighting the Ebola virus

Article Abstract:

Research is presented describing the development of a Ebola virus vaccine which has been shown to prevent monkeys from catching the disease despite being exposed to massive doses.

Product development, Drug therapy, Vaccination, Viral research, Virus research, Ebola virus infections, Ebola hemorrhagic fever

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