All Zika Virus articles – Page 3
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NewsNovel molecules fight viruses by bursting their bubble-like membranes
Researchers show how a group of novel molecules inspired by our own immune system inactivates several viruses, including Zika and chikungunya, by targeting the viral membranes, rather than the proteins.
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NewsPicolinic acid reveals its broad-spectrum antiviral abilities
Picolinic acid, a natural compound produced by mammalian cells, can block several disease-causing viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses, according to a new study.
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FeaturesA new frontier in Zika vaccine development
A milestone achievement for science in combating the Zika virus as a new vaccine trial begins in the UK.
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NewsLiverpool begins first human trial of Zika vaccine
The first participant has received a dose of a new Zika virus vaccine being trialled by the University of Liverpool.
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NewsObese pregnant women infected by zika virus have impaired immune response
Researchers have shown for the first time that gestational obesity associated with infection by zika virus influences the placenta’s antiviral response, weakening the organ’s capacity to attack the pathogen and protect the foetus.
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NewsZika virus may combat prostate cancer - but study highlights possible side-effect
When researchers analyzed zika’s effects on normal and cancer cells, they discovered that while the virus can be used to treat the disease, it may trigger a harmful inflammatory process and damage the male reproductive system.
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NewsCRISPR self-destruct protein may yield new tests for many viruses
A recently discovered protein has been found to act as a kind of multipurpose self-destruct system for bacteria, capable of degrading single-stranded RNA, single-stranded DNA and double-stranded DNA and holding potential for the development of at-home diagnostic tests for a wide range of infectious diseases.
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NewsResearchers infect ‘brain in a dish’ in pursuit of Zika antivirals
A University of Queensland-led project has used a ‘brain in a dish’ to study the effects of the Zika virus, taking research a step closer towards developing drugs to combat the infection.
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