Zika infection may affect adult brain cells, suggesting risk may not be limited to pregnant women

Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 11:02 in Health & Medicine

A new study shows for the first time that the Zika virus can infect the adult brain in regions that are vital to learning and memory. The findings suggest that the virus could have more subtle effects than have been recognized, perhaps contributing to such conditions as long-term memory loss or depression. More »

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