Wait to Conceive After Zika Infection: CDC
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues a series of recommendations to limit the pregnancy-related risks of the mosquito-borne virus.
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The company’s finger-prick tests yield cholesterol levels notably lower than results of traditional blood draw tests from two other large companies, according to a study.
View ArticleFecal Transplants Transmit Viruses, Too
Fecal matter transplants may transfer nonpathogenic viruses along with beneficial bacteria, scientists show.
View ArticleWHO: Ebola Emergency Over
While additional flare-ups may occur, the World Health Organization says countries now “have the capacity to respond rapidly to new virus emergences.”
View ArticleHow Zika Infiltrates Developing Brains
Zika virus may commandeer a receptor on the surface of neural progenitor cells, scientists show.
View ArticleAnother Genetic Cause of Venous Malformations Found
Mutations in a cancer gene could account for some cases of disfiguring blood vessel abnormalities, scientists show.
View ArticleTS Picks: March 31, 2016
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View ArticleFDA OKs Zika Test for Blood Donations
The US Food and Drug Administration approves conditional use of an investigational test for Zika virus.
View ArticleStartup Licenses ?Vaginal Seeding? Approach
Boston-based Commense plans to develop microbial and nonmicrobial interventions aimed at improving child health.
View ArticleUS Zika Spread Model Updated
Latest map shows that the mosquito that carries the virus may reach more US cities this summer than previously estimated.
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