Scientists Have Found a Possible Way to Protect Babies from Zika
A new study from Yale neuroscientists uncovered exactly how Zika attacks a developing brain. Continue reading Scientists Have Found a Possible Way to Protect Babies from Zika
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Zika-Fighting, Genetically-Modified Mosquitoes Are Coming to Florida
An island in the Florida Keys makes the perfect testing ground for Oxitec’s bugs. Continue reading Zika-Fighting, Genetically-Modified Mosquitoes Are Coming to Florida
Why a Zika Vaccine Will Come Much Faster Than the Ebola Vaccine Did
Scientists have been sharing data and collaborating to develop a vaccine at a breakneck pace. Continue reading Why a Zika Vaccine Will Come Much Faster Than the Ebola Vaccine Did
Here’s Where Animal Diseases Are Jumping into Humans
Ebola, Zika, SARS, and Lyme disease are just a few of the nearly 1,000 zoonoses that pose a risk to humans. Continue reading Here’s Where Animal Diseases Are Jumping into Humans
‘Sweaty,’ Mosquito-Luring Billboards Have Popped Up in Brazil
Two advertising agencies have released designs for a mosquito-trap billboard to help fight the Zika epidemic. Continue reading ‘Sweaty,’ Mosquito-Luring Billboards Have Popped Up in Brazil
How Scientists Are Fighting a Zika Outbreak in the US
In our new series, “Symptomatic” Motherboard explores how we’re combating the globe’s most threatening diseases. Continue reading How Scientists Are Fighting a Zika Outbreak in the US
Zika Definitely, Without a Doubt Causes Microcephaly
The CDC isn’t mincing words anymore. Continue reading Zika Definitely, Without a Doubt Causes Microcephaly
If We Can Make a Zika Vaccine, Why Can’t We Make One for Malaria?
Developing a malaria vaccine is a feat that faces both technical and financial challenges. Continue reading If We Can Make a Zika Vaccine, Why Can’t We Make One for Malaria?
When Zika Hits the US, Poorest Areas Will be Hardest Hit
More than 300 officials gathered at CDC headquarters to prepare. Continue reading When Zika Hits the US, Poorest Areas Will be Hardest Hit
A Promising Dengue Vaccine Was 100% Effective in Early Trials
Though the trial used a small sample size, the results were encouraging and have spurred a wider, clinical trial. Continue reading A Promising Dengue Vaccine Was 100% Effective in Early Trials