Researchers find Zika has been 'silently circulating' in Africa for 2 decades – Healio


Researchers find Zika has been 'silently circulating' in Africa for 2 decades – Healio
04/13/2017
Researchers find Zika has been 'silently circulating' in Africa for 2 decadesHealioAn analysis of blood samples collected from febrile patients from 1992 to 2016 in West Africa revealed that Zika virus has been “silently circulating” in the region for 2 decades, researchers reported in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
Fast CRISPR test easily detects Zika and antibiotic resistance – New Scientist
04/13/2017
The VergeFast CRISPR test easily detects Zika and antibiotic resistanceNew ScientistA tool based on CRISPR has been shown to detect the Zika virus in blood, urine and saliva. It was developed by researchers at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who call it SHERLOCK – for Specific High Sensitivity Enzymatic Reporter …With a little detective work, CRISPR can say what that infection isThe VergeCRISPR cousin SHERLOCK may be able to track down diseases, scientists saySTATNew CRISPR tool can detect tiny amounts of virusesScience MagazineThe Scientistall 7 news articles »
HHS sponsors new Zika diagnostic test, boosting national testing capacity – Pharmacy Today, American Pharmacists Association,
04/13/2017
HHS sponsors new Zika diagnostic test, boosting national testing capacityPharmacy Today, American Pharmacists Association, pharmacist.comHHS's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) announced Wednesday a nearly $9 million agreement with Siemens Healthineers to further develop a Zika virus test. If successful, the test could become available at almost …and more »
March of Dimes supports Zika virus research
04/13/2017
Contagionlive.comMarch of Dimes supports Zika virus researchfox2now.comST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – The Zika crisis began in 2016. Since, the March of Dimes has raised money to support scientists in their fight to find preventative measures against the disease, particularly for mothers and babies. The Zika virus can easily be …Zika Virus: From Mother to FetusContagionlive.comall 4 news articles »
From animal bites to Zika virus in Berrien – Herald Palladium
04/13/2017
From animal bites to Zika virus in BerrienHerald PalladiumBENTON TOWNSHIP — Berrien County hired its first public health nurse in 1921, and for decades that individual was responsible for monitoring the well-being of the community, including children at school. Today, the Berrien County Health Department …and more »

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