Microbes in the News


Ebola origin is virologists' holy grail

Article synopsis:
Outbreaks of the Ebola virus such as the recent one in Zaire are very rare but deadly. Searching for its source and solving the mystery of this unusual virus is the ultimate goal for many virologists.

Article citation:
"Virologists Search For 'Holy Grail': Source of Ebola," Associated Press, May 15, 1995, p. .



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