New zika vaccine promises to protect against infections
Scientists inserted genes into the plasmid that encode two proteins found on the surface of the Zika virus.
DNA-based Zika vaccine found effective for humans
The GLS-5700 vaccine is a synthetic DNA vaccine that contains the instructions for the host to mount an immune response against a specific Zika virus antigen.
More potent, safer Zika vaccine developed
The team's protein-based vaccine uses the smallest and most unique part of the Zika virus that can still elicit a potent and robust immune response.
Aug 12, 2017, 17:08 PM IST
Antibody found in blood of infected people offers hope for Zika vaccine
Scientists say the discovery of an antibody in the blood of infected people may lead to a new vaccine against the disease.
May 08, 2017, 16:51 PM IST
New Zika virus find opens route for new vaccines, treatments
The research reveals a high-resolution view of the Zika viral life cycle within infected cells and shows dramatic changes in the cell`s architecture throughout the infection process.
Mar 31, 2017, 14:16 PM IST
New Zika vaccine protects animals with single dose
A new Zika vaccine tested in animals has the potential to provide long-term protection against the virus with a single dose, scientists say.
Feb 03, 2017, 14:16 PM IST
Experts to soon test new Zika vaccine in humans
According to some officials, this new vaccine is said to be a needle-free DNA vaccine and this step comes at a time when most parts of the world are seeing a rise in the number of Zika cases.
Aug 04, 2016, 18:00 PM IST
US scientists clone Zika virus for the first time!
The new Zika clone, together with mosquito infection models and the UTMB-developed Zika mouse model, represent a major advance towards deciphering why the virus is tied to serious diseases.
May 18, 2016, 10:45 AM IST
Shots for other viruses offer clues in race for Zika vaccine
Scientists are racing to create a Zika vaccine, and while they're starting from scratch against a poorly understood disease, copying shots for similar viruses offers a head start.
Mar 15, 2016, 08:06 AM IST
Brazil announces international partnership to produce Zika vaccine
The Brazilian government will invest $2 million in the project while the amount to be invested by the US side is yet to be disclosed.
Feb 12, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
Know Why the Zika virus is causing alarm
Global health officials have said that the Zika virus, which has been linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil, is rapidly spreading in the Americas and could infect up to 4 million people.
Feb 11, 2016, 04:45 AM IST
Red emergency alert against 'dangerous 7'
The WHO had on Thursday issued a warning to all countries, including India, who have the vector of Aedes mosquito, adding that the Zika virus is "spreading explosively" and could infect as many as
Jan 29, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
Red emergency alert against 'dangerous 7'- Part II
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