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From The Labs

Image of the Month: Zika virus builds underground tunnels

March 4, 2025 human placenta,  Research,  stealth transmission,  tunneling,  Zika virus

This is the first time that tunneling has been shown by Zika virus infection in placental cells.

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Transmission electron microscope image of negative-stained, Fortaleza-strain Zika virus.
From The Labs

Researchers combat Zika-associated fetal abnormalities using microRNA

September 26, 2023 animal model,  human placenta,  immune microenvironment,  microRNA,  Research,  Zika virus

This study reveals new insights into how the Zika virus sets up a niche in the placenta at the maternal-fetal interface.

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From The Labs

Connecting Zika virus and hereditary microcephaly

January 17, 2019 ANKLE2,  dengue virus,  microcephaly,  NS4A,  Research,  Zika virus

Understanding how Zika virus causes microcephaly would hint at possibilities for preventing this irreparable condition in newborns. Heading in that direction, a collaboration between Baylor

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From The Labs

Image of the Month: Aedes aegypti mosquitoes after a blood meal

June 5, 2018 Aedes aegypti,  chikungunya virus,  dangerous animals,  Dengue Fever,  mosquito-transmitted disease,  Research,  yellow fever,  Zika virus

    The mosquito Aedes aegypti is one of the most dangerous animals on the planet. It can transmit Zika virus, chikungunya virus, dengue virus and

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Policywise

Has Zika transmission begun in the continental United States?

June 28, 2016 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy,  Dr. Peter Hotez,  Healthcare,  Houston,  infectious disease,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  Tropical Diseases,  Tropical Medicine,  Zika virus

Is it possible that Zika has already entered Aedes aegypti mosquito populations within the continental United States and that people in the at-risk areas of

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Could the 2016 Summer Olympics be safer from Zika than we think?

May 26, 2016 Brazil,  Dr. Peter Hotez,  Healthcare,  infectious disease,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  Rio de Janeiro,  Tropical Diseases,  Tropical Medicine,  Zika virus

There are major concerns about the risks of contracting the Zika virus during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Zika has become widespread

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Your Zika virus questions answered

February 9, 2016 Community,  Dipali Pathak,  Dr. Peter Hotez,  Healthcare,  Houston,  infectious disease,  mosquitoes,  Tropical Diseases,  Tropical Medicine,  Zika virus

As Zika continues to be a concern in Central and South America with the potential of gaining foothold in the United States, Dr. Peter Hotez,

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Dr. Peter Hotez shares his latest concerns about zika virus

January 17, 2016 Community,  Dr. Peter Hotez,  Healthcare,  Houston,  infectious disease,  mosquitoes,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  pediatrics,  Tropical Diseases,  Tropical Medicine,  Zika virus

On Friday the CDC issued travel advisories for pregnant women in the areas of Latin American and Caribbean region currently affected by zika virus infection.

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Zika virus: What does it mean for Texas and the Gulf Coast?

December 18, 2015 Community,  Dr. Kristy Murray,  Dr. Peter Hotez,  Healthcare,  Houston,  infectious disease,  mosquitoes,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  Tropical Diseases,  Tropical Medicine,  Zika virus

In the United States, the Gulf Coast, especially the Texas Gulf Coast, is vulnerable to the threat of arboviruses – viruses transmitted by insects. A

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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