Zika in Fetal Brain Tissue Responds to a Popular Antibiotic

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

Zika in Fetal Brain Tissue Responds to a Popular Antibiotic

Working in the lab, UC San Francisco researchers have identified fetal brain tissue cells that are targeted by the Zika virus and determined that azithromycin, a common antibiotic regarded as safe for use during pregnancy, can prevent the virus from infecting these cells.

The research is in PNAS. (full open access)

#zika
http://neurosciencenews.com/zika-antibiotics-fetal-brain-5630

New Insight into Course and Transmission of Zika

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

New Insight into Course and Transmission of Zika

Evidence suggests virus may be sexually, orally transmitted.

The research is in Nature Medicine. (full access paywall)

#zika
http://neurosciencenews.com/zika-transmission-neurology-5226

Researchers Report New Zika Complication

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

Researchers Report New Zika Complication

Dr. John England, Professor and Chair of Neurology at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, and colleagues in Honduras and Venezuela have reported a new neurological complication of infection with the Zika virus.

The research is in Journal of the Neurological Sciences. (full access paywall)

#zika
http://neurosciencenews.com/zika-complications-neurology-4910

Researchers Find Likely Biological Link Between Zika Virus and Microcephaly

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

Researchers Find Likely Biological Link Between Zika Virus and Microcephaly

Discovery with lab-grown stem cells could be used to identify potential therapies.

The research is in Cell Stem Cell. (full open access)

#zika
http://neurosciencenews.com/zika-stem-cell-microcephaly-3799