Studies regarding the brain damage caused by the Zika virus have revealed the virus’ predilection for a certain neural cell: the astrocyte. However, few studies have sought to identify the infection effects on these cells, as well as their association with developmental alterations, including brain malformations and microcephaly. Recently published in Scientific Reports, a new article explores the virus’ reactions on laboratory-created astrocytes, comparing them to the same cells present in the brain tissue of animals and fetuses infected with Zika.
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