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An illustration showing the molecular structure of palmitoleate, with Zika virus virions in the background.

Nutrient compound shows promise for halting mother-to-fetus Zika transmission

April 20, 2021

Science & Technology

Germany Gracy Maia, pictured with her daughter Giovanna, shared her experience raising a child affected by congenital Zika syndrome. (Photo by Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

Study reveals mental health challenges of Zika-affected caregivers

June 10, 2020

Weaver team

Nebraska virologists discover safer potential Zika vaccine

December 28, 2018

Nebraska discovery offers clues to why Zika became more dangerous

October 4, 2017

Science & Technology

Society & Culture

A child with microcephaly is held by a caregiver in a Brazil facility that cares for people affected by congenital zika syndrome.

Study explores how to support caregivers affected by Zika virus

June 26, 2017

Society & Culture

UNL's Trish Freeman (second from right) discusses Nebraska bats during a natural resources orientation class in 2014.

In age of Zika, bats a natural form of bug control

June 6, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Jiri Adamec

Device developed by Adamec to test for Zika in Brazil

April 7, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

UNL issues guidance for travelers to active Zika areas

February 5, 2016

A transmission electron micrograph of Zika virus. Virus particles are 40 nm in diameter with an outer envelope and an inner dense core.

Virologists consider response to Zika

January 28, 2016

Science & Technology

10 things to know about the Zika virus

January 21, 2016

Science & Technology