The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results in a smaller-than-expected head. A study published Jan. 13 in mBio shows ...

Two recent studies, including one published today in Pediatrics, show that exposure to the Zika virus (ZIKV) in utero can ...

A MUM-to-be was forced to terminate her pregnancy at 26 weeks after catching a virus that’s been spotted Europe – as it ...

Zika virus, infamous for causing microcephaly, manipulates a host protein called ANKLE2 to assist its replication, which also ...

Zika virus is unusual in that it can cross the placenta and enter the fetus, where ANKLE2 is known to play a big role in brain development.

A recent study published in the Pediatrics journal highlighted the long-term impacts of Zika virus (ZIKV) infections during ...

The Zika virus is spreading fast, and has now been found in 22 countries in the Americas. A single mosquito bite can spread the illness, but make sure you get clued up before you go freaking out ...

“WHO’s go-ahead before its expert committee meeting in October reflects the urgent need for researchers and companies to access valid reference material to diagnose Zika virus infection,” Sally Baylis ...

Mar. 4, 2024 — A vaccine against Zika virus is safe and effective when administered both before and during pregnancy, according to new ... Zika's Shape-Shifting Machinery, and a Possible Vulnera ...

Study shows Zika virus exposure in utero increases risk of neurodevelopmental delays in children, even without CZS signs.