A 92-year-old woman is the first victim to fall to the deadly West Nile Virus according to Chicago medical officials.

This is the first fatality case in Illinois this year, says the state Department of Public Health

Researchers at the University of Texas' Southwestern Medical Center have discovered a protein that is vital to the immune system's ability to fight off viral infections. They say their findings may lead to new therapies aimed at preventing and treating viral diseases such as the flu, hepatitis, West Nile virus, and SARS.

Dr. Zhijian "James" Chen unexpectedly found the protein in the membrane of an organelle called the mitochondrion

The West Nile Virus has spread to at least 35 victims in South Dakota, according to state health officials.

15 new cases have been reported recently as the season hits its peak over the next two weeks

The West Nile Virus has spread to at least 35 victims in South Dakota, according to state health officials.

15 new cases have been reported recently as the season hits its peak over the next two weeks

The West Nile Virus has spread to at least 35 victims in South Dakota, according to state health officials.

15 new cases have been reported recently as the season hits its peak over the next two weeks