Immunology & Infectious Diseases

Vaccinating household chicken flocks can increase consumption of eggs and meat, leading to better growth of young children in rural Kenya, according to a WSU‑led study.

The Spokesman-Review

A disease in elk that causes deformed hooves and eventually leads to lameness and death is also associated with abnormal, asymmetrical antlers, a WSU‑led study of hunter reports found.

In 2008, cases of limping elk exhibiting characteristic hoof lesions reported to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) increased markedly in Southwestern Washington. By 2017, and in response to stakeholder concern regarding the intensity and spread of the disease, the Washington State Legislature unanimously passed Senate Bill 5474 to designate Washington State University’s […]

The grant program provides support for junior faculty to develop research, scholarly, or creative programs that lead to sustained professional development and extramural funding.

A group of bat viruses related to SARS-CoV-2 can also infect human cells but uses a different and unknown entryway. While researchers are still honing in on how these viruses infect cells, the findings could help in the development of new vaccines.

The Seattle Times

Pair of WADDL projects receive Farm Bill funding.

Wildlife Heath Connections – Podcast

The Lewiston Tribune