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Tag Archives: Zika virus

05Mar/16

Scientists find possible link between Zika and microcephaly

March 5, 2016ResearchBiotechnology, Company: ThomsonReuters, Developmental biology, Health/Medical/Pharmaceuticals, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Microcephaly, stem cells, World Health Organization, Zika, Zika virussmbale

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine find potential links between Zika and microcephaly and hope lab-grown stem cells may be used to develop therapies to fight the virus.

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10Feb/16

Researchers in Singapore develop test kit for Zika virus

February 10, 2016HealthcareCompany: ThomsonReuters, Computer virus, Country: Brazil, Flaviviruses, Zika, Zika fever, Zika virus, Zika virus outbreaksmbale

Researchers in Singapore have developed a kit to diagnose the rapidly spreading Zika virus.

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07Feb/16

samba dancer Diana Prado performs in a carnival parade

Rio revellers pay tribute to Michael Jackson in street Carnival band

February 7, 2016Human InterestBillie Jean, Carnival, Carnival party, City: Rio de Janeiro, Continent: Americas, Country: Brazil, Country: United States, Flaviviruses, King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Mosquito, Rio de Janeiro, Thriller, Zika, Zika virussmbale

Rio de Janeiro revellers gather at a Michael Jackson-themed street Carnival party amid concerns of the rapidly spreading mosquito-borne Zika virus.

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