News tagged with morbillivirus

Researchers find new virus related to measles and mumps that causes fatal kidney disease in cats

(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of researchers working in Hong Kong have discovered a new virus they are calling feline morbillivirus (FmoPV). It is apparently related to the virus that causes measles and mumps in ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Mar 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Peru investigates deaths of almost 900 dolphins

Officials in Peru said Thursday they are investigating what caused the deaths of nearly 900 dolphins that have washed up on its northern coast over the past four months.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 19, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study finds potential disease threats to Washington sea otters

Many of Washington State's sea otters are exposed to the same pathogens responsible for causing disease in marine mammal populations in other parts of the country, according to a study published by researchers from NOAA's ...

Biology / Ecology

created May 06, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0