A MUM-to-be was forced to terminate her pregnancy at 26 weeks after catching a virus that’s been spotted Europe – as it ...

The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results in a smaller-than-expected head. A new study published Jan. 13 in mBio shows ...

Zika virus is unusual in that it can cross the placenta and enter the fetus, where ANKLE2 is known to play a big role in brain development.

AUTS2 syndrome patients often exhibit microcephaly, yet its etiological mechanism remains unclear. This study reveals that ...

Microcephaly, a birth defect where a baby's ... Sergei and Ina Chalyadinsky have three children, one of whom has a severe disability. Liza, age 6, was born with a tumor on her head, severe brain ...

Neurological impact on congenitally exposed infants Infants exposed to the Zika virus in utero face a spectrum of neuropathological conditions, with microcephaly being the most severe outcome.

the virus can pose severe risks, especially to pregnant women. It is also known to cause microcephaly — a condition where a baby’s head is significantly smaller than expected — and other ...