Zika Cartoon (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Zika Cartoon

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In a 3-D brain model, Zika virus activates immune receptor TLR3, which in turn inhibits brain cell development and survival, causing the organoids to shrink -- an effect reminiscent of microcephaly.

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UC San Diego Health

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