NBRC researchers decipher how Zika virus causes microcephaly

Scientists from National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) have successfully identified molecular and cellular mechanisms by which Zika virus causes microcephaly. Babies born with microcephaly have significantly smaller head size compared with normal babies. Key Findings The researchers found envelop protein (E protein) of Zika virus, which is responsible for entry of virus into brain stem ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Topics: E protein • Microcephaly • NBRC • Science and Technology • Zika virus