UQ scientists uncover secrets of yellow fever

5 Nov 2025
Sumna Bibby
Dr Summa Bibby

University of Queensland researchers have captured the first high-resolution images of the yellow fever virus (YFV), a potentially deadly viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that affects the liver.

They’ve revealed structural differences between the vaccine strain (YFV-17D) and the virulent, disease-causing strains of the virus.

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