DNA Origami Can Trap SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Zika, and Prevent Them From Infecting Cells

Medicine & Technology Jan 19, 2023

A new study learned that DNA origami could help prevent cell infection from SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, and Zika. Read more for the details.

Mosquito Spit Molecule a Potential for Novel Vaccination Against Dengue, Yellow Fever, and Zika

Jun 09, 2022

Mosquito-borne diseases have long plagued the world but up until recently, experts were stunned as to why some mosquitoes carry viruses while others don't. Read on to find out more about a molecule in mosquito spit that increases the risks of virus infection.

Zika Virus Long Term Side Effects: What Happened to Babies Affected by the Virus?

Dec 27, 2021

Researchers looked at how children who had been exposed to Zika were developing five years later, and this is what they discovered.

New Invasive Mosquito Species Carries Yellow Fever: Factors Affecting Spread in Florida

Mar 17, 2021

Researchers in Florida have detected a new invasive mosquito species. The discovery was identified as Aedes scapularis, and it carries yellow fever.

Newly Discovered Mosquito on Guantanamo Bay: A Revelation of How Globalization Threatens Another Pandemic

Jan 19, 2021

The new novel mosquito's discovery on Guantanamo Bay reveals how globalization is threatening to release the next pandemic.

Using New Groundbreaking Human-Mimetic Tools to Combat the World’s Deadliest Infections

Jun 24, 2019

The study includes a comprehensive review of the models used to study deadly mosquito-borne flaviviruses (MBF) such as dengue fever and the Zika virus, known to cause neurological disease in humans

Dengue Fever Mosquito: The Greatest Danger of Spreading the Zika Virus in Australia

Apr 23, 2019

The virus is in the reproductive organs of the mosquito

Zika Retreats In America; Pregnancy Problems Does Not Have To Blame Only On The Virus

Jun 14, 2017

Researchers have investigated and observed that Zika virus is not the only thing to be blame on pregnancy problems and fetal abnormalities for it only results to small rate on the problems. Furthermore, Zika virus now retreats in America for the cases had been decreased from last year.

Why Zika Virus Causes Microcephaly In Pregnant Mother's Babies, Scientists Explain

Jun 04, 2017

Researchers discover why babies born from a mother infected with Zika virus has a rare case of microcephaly.

WHO Reports 3 Confirmed Zika Virus Cases In India; Find Out Details About The Disease Here

May 29, 2017

The Zika virus was reported to reach India with 3 cases already.

How Often Mosquitoes Bite: Know Why Temperature Plays A Major Role In The Spread of Mosquito-Borne Diseases

May 11, 2017

According to recent study temperature greatly affect the level of dengue, chikungunya, West Nile, and Zika Virus victims.

Centers For Disease Control & Prevention Set New Guidelines To Combat Zika Virus

May 09, 2017

Zika caused a dramatic effect among babies, however, a recent guideline helped medical professional to have baseline reading that will help them interpret the virus.

Zika Outbreak Feared To Have Reached The Texas Border

Apr 24, 2017

The Texas Border, which houses 1.3 million people, are vulnerable to Zika virus because most of their houses don't have sufficient air-conditioning and window screens to protect them from mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are known to carry the virus.

Zika Can Steer Epilepsy To Affected Babies: Treatment Possible Study Proves

Apr 19, 2017

Zika virus can trigger epilepsy in newborn infants; researchers proved that treatment to prevent attack possible if diagnosed at right time; know more here

Zika Virus Again: Asian Tiger Backyard Mosquito Poses Carrier Threat As Similar Traces Were Found

Apr 17, 2017

Find out about Zika's second possible carrier, Asian tiger mosquitoes here.