Published in Cell · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers have developed mouse models of Zika infection in pregnancy, revealing that the virus causes significant damage to the placenta and leads to fetal demise or stunted growth. High levels of viral genetic material were found in placentas, highlighting the importance of understanding how Zika affects pregnant women.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Zika virus damages placenta, kills fetal mice NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · May 11, 2016 · first to report
- Mouse models show how Zika infects a fetus during pregnancy Cell Press · May 11, 2016