"Our findings show that Zika virus isn't just passively transmitted." Scientist reveals disturbing way Zika virus affects ...

By altering the metabolism of the skin, the Zika virus guarantees its own survival, resulting in turning humans into mosquito magnets.

While Zika has been reported in more than 90 countries, surprisingly little is known about what exactly drives Zika ...

Here’s a look at Zika virus, an illness spread through mosquito bites that can cause birth defects and other neurological defects. Facts Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

Shutterstock Image As if the Zika virus wasn't terrifying enough on its own, scientists have discovered something new about ...

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the disease further, new research shows.

The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results in a smaller-than-expected head. A new study published Jan. 13 in mBio ...

As per a retrospective-prospective, matched cohort study published recently, exposure to Zika virus while still in the womb can lead to a greater risk for neurodevelopmental delay in early ...

Zika virus alters the chemical composition of human skin, making individuals more attractive to mosquitoes, according to new research from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. The study, ...