zika virus

These Countries Are At Greatest Risk Of Zika, Study Shows

India, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are expected to be at greatest risk of Zika virus transmission because of their limited health resources.

Takeda To Develop Zika Vaccine With $19.8m BARDA Funding

The US$19.8 million initial funding will cover the development of a Zika vaccine through to a Phase I clinical trial.

Zika 101: What Is Zika & How To Protect Against It

Here are the recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on preventing, controlling and treating Zika.

5 Steps To Prevent Zika Virus Infection

Here are five practical steps you can take to protect yourself and your family members against Zika infections.

Dengue Risk Could Decrease In Warmer Climates: Study

Contrary to current belief, researchers predict that the risk of dengue could in fact go down in a warmer climate.

Scientists Develop Primate Model Of Zika Virus

The primate model for the Asian-lineage Zika virus could help researchers evaluate potential vaccines and therapies, especially those that are intended for use during pregnancy.

Diagnostic Kit Detects Zika Virus In Just 10-15 Minutes

This kit improves on current methods by detecting Zika virus directly in the blood.

Dengue Hotspots More Likely To Spread Zika Virus: Study

Subtropical and tropical countries with a history of mosquito-borne diseases have the greatest risk of the virus spreading once it hits the country.

7 Must-Read Stories In May 2016

From a Zika expert’s insights to India’s thrifty space spending, here are the stories that attracted the most clicks in May.