AUTS2 syndrome patients often exhibit microcephaly, yet its etiological mechanism remains unclear. This study reveals that murine AUTS2 promotes H3K27 trimethylation to suppress gene transcription and ...

While Zika has been reported in more than 90 countries, surprisingly little is known about what exactly drives Zika ...

This case report presents a late preterm infant diagnosed with severe cerebellar hypoplasia and microcephaly secondary to congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection. Initially suspected to have Dandy ...

LIG4 syndrome is an exceptionally rare disorder caused by a genetic mutation that prevents the body from repairing damaged ...

"Our findings show that the Zika virus is not simply passively transmitted, but actively manipulates human biology to ensure ...

The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results in a smaller-than-expected head. A study published Jan. 13 in mBio shows ...

SINGAPORE: Research from Duke-NUS Medical School has found that foetuses have a functional immune system capable of fighting ...

Jan. 31, 2025 — In a new study, researchers have determined that a protein called NF-kB c-Rel can intensify the symptoms of psoriasis when activated by signals from the body's immune system ...

A new study of mortality rates among children younger than 5 years old in Brazil shows that children with congenital Zika ...

Spanish runner and mother of 8 Estefania Unzu made history by completing 7 marathons on 7 continents in just one week.

By altering the metabolism of the skin, the Zika virus guarantees its own survival, resulting in turning humans into mosquito ...