SciShow
Why Can Mosquitoes Transmit Zika, But Not the Flu?
Mosquitoes transmit a number of terrible diseases like malaria, West Nile virus, and the Zika virus, but why not the flu?
Crash Course
Population Ecology: The Texas Mosquito Mystery - Crash Course Ecology
Population ecology is the study of groups within a species that interact mostly with each other, and it examines how they live together in one geographic area to understand why these populations are different in one time and place than...
Curated Video
The Humoral Response - B Cell Activation, Antibody Production & Memory Cells
In this video, we demystify B cell activation, antibody production, and memory cell formation in this informative video. Learn how your immune system battles pathogens like the West Nile virus, how B and T cells work together, and the...
Professor Dave Explains
West Nile Virus (Genus Flavivirus)
West Nile Virus is a relatively new virus. It was first detected in the early 20th century, and it made it over to North America quite mysteriously in 1999. It is spread by mosquitos and can have some pretty serious effects, so let's...
Next Animation Studio
West Nile Virus - an explainer
This year the US is facing its worst West Nile Virus outbreak in years. To date, there have been ten deaths reported in Texas and six in Louisiana. This animation shows the transmission cycle of the virus, how it attacks the human...
Next Animation Studio
How mosquitoes transfer viruses and diseases to humans
The diseases mosquitoes transmit kill hundreds of thousands of people each year.
Mazz Media
Adaption
This live-action video program is about the word adaptation. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word adaptation through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Mazz Media
Adapt
This live-action video program is about the word adapt. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word adapt through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Curated Video
Mosquito Infestation In Florida After Ian Is Bringing Health Concerns
Florida is dealing with a mosquito infestation after hurricane Ian, bringing health concerns over West Nile virus, mold and mildew.
Curated Video
Focus on the growing threat of West Nile virus in the US.
FILE - Baltimore, Maryland - 31 July, 2001
1. Mid view Shone taking photograph of muddy pond
2. Close-up of mosquito larvae
3. Mid view of Shone going to trap
4. He removes trap container, zoom in mosquitos in trap
5. SOUNDBITE:...
Curated Video
Focus on the growing threat of West Nile virus in the US
Baltimore, Maryland - 31 July, 2001
1. Mid view Shone taking photograph of muddy pond
2. Extreme close-up of mosquito larva
3. Mid view of Shone going to trap
4. Close-up of mosquitos in trap
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Scott Shone, Mosquito...
Curated Video
Focus on the growing threat of West Nile virus in the US
Baltimore, Maryland - 31 July, 2001
1. Mid view Shone taking photograph of muddy pond
2. Extreme close-up of mosquito larva
3. Mid view of Shone going to trap
4. Close-up of mosquitos in trap
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Scott Shone, Mosquito...
Curated Video
Report on spread of West Nile Virus from the USA into Central and South America
Baltimore, Maryland, 31 July, 2001
1. Close-up of mosquito hunter walking through leaves
2. Mid view of Shone checking trap
3. Close-up of Shone carrying trap to car
4. Mid view Shone taking photograph of muddy pond
5. Extreme close-up...
Curated Video
Cases Of West Nile Virus In Oklahoma, Louisiana
The West Nile virus is spread to humans by infected mosquitoes.
Crash Course
Population Ecology: The Texas Mosquito Mystery
While 80 percent of people with West Nile Virus show no symptoms, in severe cases, it causes death by infecting the membranes around the spinal cord and brain. The video starts by making population ecology relevant. It includes density...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Ecology: Population Ecology: The Texas Mosquito Mystery
Population ecology is the study of groups within a species that interact mostly with each other. It examines how these animals live together in one geographic area to understand why these populations are different in one time and place...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Season Underway for West Nile Virus
Informative article from NPR describing the threat of the West Nile Virus for citizens in the United States for the summer of 2003. Heavy spring rains have increased the number of mosquitoes and the risk of West Nile. There is also a map...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: From Birds to People: The West Nile Virus Story
This video/slideshow helps you discover how the West Nile virus infects mosquitoes, birds, and people-with very different consequences. Click on the "Start Click and Learn icon.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Spillover Zika, Ebola & Beyond: Part 9: The Predict Project
See Jonna Mazet's innovative PREDICT Project in action. PREDICT is a worldwide effort to use animal surveillance to monitor viruses, proactively preventing and containing outbreaks of infectious disease by identitifying points of...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Tracking Viruses From Animals to People
Researchers discuss West Nile, hantavirus, and other diseases that cross from animals to people.