Researchers reveal first 3D map of Zika virus structure
Researchers from the Purdue University in Indiana in United States have achieved a breakthrough by revealing the first 3D map of the Zika virus structure
It is considered as one of the major breakthrough in the battle against the mosquito-borne Zika virus. Study in this regard was published in the journal Science.
Key discovery
- The first 3D map of the Zika virus structure was produced at the atomic level.
- The 3D map reveals insights of virus that are critical to finding an effective antiviral treatment or vaccine for the virus.
- Applications: It will help to compare structure of the virus to its related viruses such as dengue and West Nile virus which it does have some similarities.
- The structure of the virus provides a map that shows potential regions of the virus that could be targeted by a therapeutic treatment.
- Thus support to create an effective vaccine or to improve ability to diagnose and distinguish Zika infection from that of other related viruses.
For more information: Zika Virus
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
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April 2, 2016 at 7:36 amzika is very dangerous
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abhi
April 13, 2016 at 12:02 pmwe must do something about its treatment
abhi
April 13, 2016 at 12:02 pmwe must do something about its treatment