Ebola Archive
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![The notorious Ebola virus (EVD) is not a new disease, so why have many people only heard of it recently? Described in 1976 by Belgian […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ebola-115x115.jpg "Ebola virus mutation increased infectivity to humans")
Ebola virus mutation increased infectivity to humans
Posted on November 14, 2016 | No CommentsThe notorious Ebola virus (EVD) is not a new disease, so why have many people only heard of it recently? Described in 1976 by Belgian […] -
![Daily injections of GS-5734, a small-molecule antiviral agent, protected 100% of infected Rhesus monkeys against lethal disease when administered three days after exposure, with markedly decreased […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Ebola-compound-115x115.png "Novel compound completely protects against Ebola virus")
Novel compound completely protects against Ebola virus
Posted on March 9, 2016 | No CommentsDaily injections of GS-5734, a small-molecule antiviral agent, protected 100% of infected Rhesus monkeys against lethal disease when administered three days after exposure, with markedly decreased […] -
![A new study from the US National Institute of Health has revealed that Ebola survivors face long-term neurological problems even six months after recovery from […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/88429811_c0226119-ebola_prevention_training-spl-115x115.jpg "Ebola Causes Long-term Neurological Damage")
Ebola Causes Long-term Neurological Damage
Posted on March 2, 2016 | No CommentsA new study from the US National Institute of Health has revealed that Ebola survivors face long-term neurological problems even six months after recovery from […] -
![2015 has heralded many exciting new developments in a broad range of scientific disciplines. Below are five news stories that have revolutionised their respective fields […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Number_2015-115x115.jpg "The Top Five News Stories of 2015")
The Top Five News Stories of 2015
Posted on January 3, 2016 | No Comments2015 has heralded many exciting new developments in a broad range of scientific disciplines. Below are five news stories that have revolutionised their respective fields […] -
![After over 11,000 worldwide probable, confirmed and suspected deaths from the Ebola outbreak, Sierra Leone, which lost nearly 4,000 to the disease, has been declared […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "Sierra Leone declared Ebola free")
Sierra Leone declared Ebola free
Posted on November 17, 2015 | No CommentsAfter over 11,000 worldwide probable, confirmed and suspected deaths from the Ebola outbreak, Sierra Leone, which lost nearly 4,000 to the disease, has been declared […] -
![Oxford Nanopore Technologies released a palm-sized gene sequencer, called MinION, in February 2014. It is a portable, cheap device that aims to allow the quick […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x1691-115x115.jpg "MinION Gene Sequencer Off To A Great Start")
MinION Gene Sequencer Off To A Great Start
Posted on May 12, 2015 | No CommentsOxford Nanopore Technologies released a palm-sized gene sequencer, called MinION, in February 2014. It is a portable, cheap device that aims to allow the quick […] -
![It is 6pm at the Magdalen College New Rooms and every single seat in the room is taken. Everyone is here to hear about the […]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/14712446017_fbcd9d9547_o-e1426259994715-195x110.jpg "Finding the Ebola vaccine, a talk with Professor Adrian Hill")
Finding the Ebola vaccine, a talk with Professor Adrian Hill
Posted on March 5, 2015 | No CommentsIt is 6pm at the Magdalen College New Rooms and every single seat in the room is taken. Everyone is here to hear about the […] -
![The current Ebola outbreak – which has affected over 20,000 people, killing more than 8,000 – may soon become somewhat more manageable with the development […]](/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/News-image-01-115x115.jpg "Human Trials Begin for Second Ebola Vaccine")
Human Trials Begin for Second Ebola Vaccine
Posted on January 14, 2015 | No CommentsThe current Ebola outbreak – which has affected over 20,000 people, killing more than 8,000 – may soon become somewhat more manageable with the development […] -
![A blood serum to be given as treatment for Ebola may be ready for patients in as little as a few weeks. Talks with the WHO […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x169-115x115.jpg "Ebola Treatment Serum Nearly Ready")
Ebola Treatment Serum Nearly Ready
Posted on October 26, 2014 | No CommentsA blood serum to be given as treatment for Ebola may be ready for patients in as little as a few weeks. Talks with the WHO […] -
![The panic surrounding the Ebola epidemic reached new heights this week with its spread into Mali and the news that the virus has now claimed […]](/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/issue-5-115x115.gif "More Than an Epidemic: Leading Scientist Gives His Views on Ebola Outbreak")
More Than an Epidemic: Leading Scientist Gives His Views on Ebola Outbreak
Posted on October 26, 2014 | No CommentsThe panic surrounding the Ebola epidemic reached new heights this week with its spread into Mali and the news that the virus has now claimed […]
