Zika Virus
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Scientists Have Pinpointed How Zika Virus Infects the Fetus
A new study from Yale University has identified how Zika virus travels from the mother to the baby, crossing the placental barrier and causing microcephaly.
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This Bizarre, Full-Body Mesh Suit Was Invented to Stop Zika-Infected Mosquitoes
A Japanese company designed a full-body, mesh suit to prevent people from being bitten by mosquitoes infected with the Zika virus.
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Pregnant Savannah Guthrie Will Not Travel to Rio for the 2016 Olympics Due to Zika Concerns
Savannah Guthrie, who just announced that she is pregnant with her second child, is playing it safe by not covering the 2016 Olympics in Rio where there are Zika virus concerns.
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WHO Issues $56 Million Plan to Combat Zika Virus
The World Health Organization says $56 million is needed for fast-tracking of vaccines, diagnostics, and research studies.
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FDA Sets Guidelines to Protect US Blood Supply from Zika Virus
The recommendations follow similar measures taken earlier this month by the Red Cross and the American Association of Blood Banks, which have asked travelers to Zika outbreak countries to wait at least 28 days before donating blood. “Based on the best available evidence, we believe the new recommendations will help reduce the risk of collecting blood and blood components from donors who may be infected with the Zika virus,” said FDA biologics director Dr. Peter Marks, in a statement.
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Larvicide to Blame for Microcephaly Cases, Group Claims — Is it True?
Larvicide, Not Zika Virus, To Blame for Microcephaly Cases, Group Alleges
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Welcome to the Age of Robot Animals
In Piracicaba, Brazil, 100,000 GMO bugs are released every weekday morning.