Rare Diseases

Every summer, reports of West Nile virus (WNV) rise. Spread by mosquitoes, WNV can cause mild flu-like illness, severe neurological disease, or—rarely—death. With no approved vaccine or specific treatment for humans, prevention remains the primary defense.  If you’re a public health leader, clinician, or environmental safety professional, here’s the clear idea: toxicology is essential for protecting communities from West Nile virus—because the very chemicals we use to fight mosquitoes carry risks that must be balanced against the virus itself.

The Big Idea Huntington’s disease (HD) is a devastating inherited neurological disorder caused by mutations in the HTT gene, leading to progressive motor, cognitive, and psychiatric […]