Similar protection studies in primates are warranted, and if the findings hold up, ZIKV-177 could be developed as a protective antibody treatment for pregnant women at risk of Zika infection, the researchers concluded

Human studies needed to determine if men similarly affected

Findings may influence vaccine and therapy development

Researchers have built a three-dimensional map of the anthrax toxin that may explain how it efficiently transfers its lethal components into the cytoplasm of infected cells. 

Advance could also work against other viruses

Study suggests virus may persist in eyes

The results could provide insights into the Zika virus’ recent emergence as a global health emergency

University of Notre Dame lab has been developing a novel class of larvicides known as Yeast Interfering Larvicides that kill nearly 100 percent of larvae in a laboratory setting

Discovery finds a drug that can be given orally

One of the drugs is already on the market as a treatment for tapeworm