Racing to Uncover the Link between Zika Virus and Microcephaly

Cell Stem Cell. 2017 Jun 1;20(6):749-753. doi: 10.1016/j.stem.2017.05.010.

Abstract

In this Backstory, Ming, Song, and Tang give a behind-the-scenes account of the collaboration leading to their 2016 paper on Zika virus infection of neural progenitor cells. It was one of the first clues into how ZIKV could be causing birth defects in babies from infected mothers.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Microcephaly*
  • Neural Stem Cells*
  • Zika Virus Infection*
  • Zika Virus*