INHS-MEL members were featured in an article by WBEZ Chicago. The article, “Illinois’ crows are making a comeback. And there’s a surprising connection to our health.”, discusses the impact of West Nile virus (WNV) on the American Crow population in Illinois. Dr. Chris Stone discusses the INHS-MEL’s surveillance of WNV in the state.

Featured photo: Leta Chesser, a vector scientific specialist at the University of Illinois, and her lab assistant Noah Seo analyze the DNA of blood in mosquitoes’ stomachs.

Photo by Claire Caulfield