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The Effects of Zika on the Human Brain KGTV
Dr. Sujan Shresta from the La Jolla Institute was featured on KGTV for her research efforts on the Zika virus.
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Zika can infect adult brain cells, not just fetal cells, study suggests
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The potential Zika threat to adult brain cells
New research has found evidence the mosquito-borne virus can adversely affect cells necessary for replenishing damaged neurons.
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Zika can infect adult brain cells, not just fetal cells, study suggests
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Study suggests Zika may damage adult brains
Findings suggest virus may not be as benign an infection for adults or children.
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Zika infection may affect adult brain cells, suggesting risk may not be limited to pregnant women
La Jolla, CA- Concerns over the Zika virus have focused on pregnant women due to mounting evidence that it causes