Small genetic accident made Zika more dangerous – Science News for Students


Small genetic accident made Zika more dangerous – Science News for Students
11/08/2017
Small genetic accident made Zika more dangerousScience News for StudentsA single genetic change — or mutation — made the Zika virus far more dangerous, a new study suggests. That change upped the ability of the virus to kill nerve cells in the brain of a developing baby. The mutation changed just one amino acid in a …
EPA approves 'good guy' mosquitoes to battle Zika – Engadget
11/08/2017
EngadgetEPA approves 'good guy' mosquitoes to battle ZikaEngadgetThe US Environmental Protection Agency has just approved the use of the startup's mosquitoes as biopesticide against their Zika-, dengue- and other disease-carrying counterparts in 20 states and Washington DC. You see, MosquitoMate's insects carry a …Bacteria-armed mosquitos approved for US release in fight against Zika, dengue and yellow feverGenetic Literacy ProjectBio-engineered mosquitoes can stop spread of dengue, zika and yellow feverInternational Business Times UKThe EPA has approved the release of weaponized mosquitoes in 20 US statesQuartzZME Science -CNETall 9 news articles »

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