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Posted April 10, 20191 Comment genetics

Synthetic antibody protects mice and monkeys from Zika.

The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne disease designated a global public health concern, with more than two billion people at risk. For most people Zika manifests as a mild infection, … Continue Reading Synthetic antibody protects mice and monkeys from Zika.

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