Articles by Rafid Rahman

Human Vaccine for Zika Virus May Have Potential

Jul 19, 2016 by Rafid Rahman

Transmission electron micrograph of Zika virus, which is a member of the family Flaviviridae. Virus particles are 40 nm in diameter, with an outer envelope,...

This false-color image shows Escherichia coli. Image credit: Geralt.

Pan-Drug Resistant ‘Superbug’ Found in US

Jul 1, 2016 by Rafid Rahman

This false-color image shows Escherichia coli. Image credit: Geralt. ‘Superbug’ bacteria affect two million people and kill at least 23,000 Americans...

Jumping Frenchmen of Maine, a rare disorder characterized by an unusually extreme startle reaction, is similar to Latah. It was first identified during the 19th century in Maine and Quebec among an isolated population of lumberjacks of French Canadian descent. This image shows a group of lumberjacks who have just downed a giant sequoia (California, 1905). Image credit: Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Culture-Bound Syndromes: Entire Disease Category Your Doctor May Be Missing

May 23, 2016 by Rafid Rahman

Jumping Frenchmen of Maine, a rare disorder characterized by an unusually extreme startle reaction, is similar to Latah. It was first identified during...