Zika Virus News and Research

Latest Zika Virus News and Research

Researchers unravel mystery of first Zika virus-related death in the continental U.S.

The first Zika virus-related death in the continental U.S. occurred in June of this year, but even now, months later, two aspects of this case continue to puzzle health experts.

28 Sep 2016

First case-control study examines link between microcephaly and in utero Zika virus infection

The relation between Zika virus and microcephaly is widely assumed to be causal because of strong evidence of an association. However, evidence so far comes from case reports, case series, modelling studies, and preliminary reports from cohort studies – none of which have included appropriate control groups.

21 Sep 2016

Research may help explain mechanism by which Zika virus breaches placental barrier

New research reveals that in pregnant women, Zika virus infection damages certain cells that affect placental formation and function. Furthermore, herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) infection augments placental sensitivity to Zika virus by enhancing the expression of receptors that allow Zika virus to enter cells.

15 Sep 2016

Research reveals how Zika virus arrests fetal brain development in pigtail macaque

For the first time, abnormal brain development following a Zika infection during pregnancy has been documented experimentally in the offspring of a non-human primate.

12 Sep 2016

Researchers find genomic material from Zika virus in tears

Researchers have found that Zika virus can live in eyes and have identified genetic material from the virus in tears, according to a study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

7 Sep 2016

Africa and Asia at greatest risk of Zika virus

Analysis of climatic conditions and the propensity for travel has identified many countries across Africa and Asia-Pacific that are at high risk of Zika virus transmission.

2 Sep 2016

Edinburgh Research & Innovation announces new AIMday programme to tackle challenges of infectious diseases

With viruses such as Ebola, MERS-CoV and Zika making global headlines, and the progressive development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) worldwide, Edinburgh Research & Innovation (ERI), the commercialisation arm of the University of Edinburgh, has announced a new AIMday (Academic Industry Meeting day) for companies looking to find expertise and innovative solutions to dealing with the challenges of microbial infection.

2 Sep 2016

Researchers uncover molecular differences between African and Asian strain of Zika virus infections

Scientists have revealed molecular differences between how the African and Asian strains of Zika virus infect neural progenitor cells.

1 Sep 2016

Mayo Clinic offers CDC’s Zika virus screening test

Mayo Clinic will offer the Zika virus antibody test developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1 Sep 2016

Official statistics may underestimate size of Zika epidemic, study suggests

A study supported by FAPESP and coordinated by researchers at the São José do Rio Preto Medical School in São Paulo State, Brazil, suggests official statistics may underestimate the size of the epidemic caused by Zika virus.

1 Sep 2016

Researchers receive USAID grant to pursue new solution to Zika outbreak

A team of researchers from the University of Notre Dame's Eck Institute for Global Health has received a grant from the USAID to pursue a novel solution to the Zika outbreak.

1 Sep 2016

Urban planners yet to fully assess vulnerability to climate change, research reveals

Flooding due to rising ocean levels. Debilitating heat waves that last longer and occur more frequently.

31 Aug 2016

Pre-travel consultation can help international travelers to prepare for trip

International tourism exceeds 1.2 billion persons each year, with more than 20 percent of travelers reporting some type of illness.

31 Aug 2016

New research shows female mosquitoes can pass Zika virus to their offsprings

New research from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston has shown that female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes can pass the Zika virus to their eggs and offspring.

30 Aug 2016

NCATS scientists identify promising compounds effective in inhibiting Zika virus replication

Researchers at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences recently identified compounds that potentially can be used to inhibit Zika virus replication and reduce its ability to kill brain cells.

29 Aug 2016

Spotlight Innovation, FSU collaborate to support development of novel therapies for Zika virus infection

Spotlight Innovation Inc. has entered into a Sponsored Research Agreement with Florida State University to support research directed by FSU Prof. Hengli Tang aimed at developing safe and effective drugs to treat patients infected with Zika virus (ZIKV).

27 Aug 2016

Biostatisticians project nearly 400 non-travel Zika cases in Florida by end of summer

Nearly 400 non travel-related Zika infections will occur in Florida before the end of the summer, according to new projections by biostatisticians at the University of Florida and other institutions.

27 Aug 2016

Revised FDA guidance recommends universal testing of entire blood supply for Zika virus in the U.S.

As a further safety measure against the emerging Zika virus outbreak, today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a revised guidance recommending universal testing of donated Whole Blood and blood components for Zika virus in the U.S. and its territories.

27 Aug 2016

Scientists report new neurological complication from Zika virus infection

Dr. John England, Professor and Chair of Neurology at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, and colleagues in Honduras and Venezuela have reported a new neurological complication of infection with the Zika virus.

26 Aug 2016

Researchers link sensory polyneuropathy with acute Zika virus infection

A group of researchers from Honduras, Venezuela and the USA has described the first case of sensory polyneuropathy associated with acute Zika virus infection.

26 Aug 2016

Zika Virus News and Research

Latest Zika Virus News and Research

Researchers unravel mystery of first Zika virus-related death in the continental U.S.

First case-control study examines link between microcephaly and in utero Zika virus infection

Research may help explain mechanism by which Zika virus breaches placental barrier

Research reveals how Zika virus arrests fetal brain development in pigtail macaque

Researchers find genomic material from Zika virus in tears

Africa and Asia at greatest risk of Zika virus

Edinburgh Research & Innovation announces new AIMday programme to tackle challenges of infectious diseases

Researchers uncover molecular differences between African and Asian strain of Zika virus infections

Mayo Clinic offers CDC’s Zika virus screening test

Official statistics may underestimate size of Zika epidemic, study suggests

Researchers receive USAID grant to pursue new solution to Zika outbreak

Urban planners yet to fully assess vulnerability to climate change, research reveals

Pre-travel consultation can help international travelers to prepare for trip

New research shows female mosquitoes can pass Zika virus to their offsprings

NCATS scientists identify promising compounds effective in inhibiting Zika virus replication

Spotlight Innovation, FSU collaborate to support development of novel therapies for Zika virus infection

Biostatisticians project nearly 400 non-travel Zika cases in Florida by end of summer

Revised FDA guidance recommends universal testing of entire blood supply for Zika virus in the U.S.

Scientists report new neurological complication from Zika virus infection

Researchers link sensory polyneuropathy with acute Zika virus infection

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Zika Virus News and Research

Latest Zika Virus News and Research

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