Benign bacteria block mosquitoes from transmitting Zika, chikungunya viruses
Friday, July 1, 2016 - 13:01
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have confirmed that a benign bacterium called Wolbachia pipientis can completely block transmission of Zika virus in Aedes aegypti. Scientists say the bacteria could present a 'novel biological control mechanism,' aiding efforts to stop the spread of Zika virus.