EPA approves 'good guy' mosquitoes to battle ZikaThey can also prevent the spread of dengue, yellow fever and other diseases.By M. Moon, 11.08.2017
FDA approves first Zika test for blood donationsIt can detect the virus' RNA in plasma from blood donations. By M. Moon, 10.06.2017
Scientists could use Zika to fight brain cancer in the futureThe virus is able to kill tumor cells in a very hard to treat brain cancer.By M. Locklear, 09.05.2017
Verily's answer to Fresno's mosquito woes is 20 million moreIt's releasing bacteria-infected mosquitoes to control wild populations.By M. Locklear, 07.14.2017
Zika test needs just a drop of bloodBluSense Diagnostics may have developed a $20 kit that can aid in early detection of the virus. By D. Cooper, 05.30.2017
Google's 2016 was defined by 'Pokémon Go,' Olympics and TrumpMore than ever, its search stats reflect the trends and tragedies of the past year.By J. Fingas, 12.14.2016
Florida voters conflicted over Zika-fighting mosquitoesA city in Florida voted against a scientific trial, but the county it's located in voted for it. By T. Seppala, 11.10.2016
Alphabet is working to squash the Zika virus, tooVerily has a few ideas for stopping the disease in its tracks. By T. Seppala, 10.07.2016
Trapped Florida mosquitoes found to contain Zika virusIt seems the virus is spreading even further. By B. Vincent, 09.01.2016
FDA recommends that all donated blood be tested for ZikaAs the virus is spreading quicker than ever, the previous guidelines have been altered to reflect the current situation. By B. Vincent, 08.26.2016
Zika virus' effects are broader than first thoughtBabies may have to deal with far more than small heads.By J. Fingas, 08.24.2016
Volunteers needed to get infected with Zika for scienceResearchers want YOU to test vaccines.By D. Lumb, 08.19.2016
FDA approves using genetically-modified mosquitos to fight ZikaThe modified insects have a gene that kills their offspring.By N. Ingraham, 08.05.2016
CDC warns against visiting a Zika-hit Miami neighborhoodPregnant women and their partners are being urged to steer clear of Wynwood.By J. Fingas, 08.01.2016
Four people in Florida likely contracted Zika from US mosquitoesIf confirmed, this marks the first instance of active Zika transmission in the continental United States.By J. Conditt, 07.29.2016
Recommended Reading: When Facebook Live replaces 911The best long-form writing on technology and more in print and on the web.By B. Steele, 07.09.2016
Further Zika studies increase the chances of a vaccineTwo vaccine tests have proven successful, and research has revealed more details of how the virus works.By J. Fingas, 06.28.2016
Experimental Zika vaccine approved for human trialsThe FDA-approved study will see 40 healthy people get the vaccine.By C. Velazco, 06.20.2016
CDC outlines how it'll cope with Zika outbreaksThe five-stage plan includes mosquito tracking and emergency response teams. By D. Cooper, 06.16.2016