Zika Research Milestone
Saturday, May 21st, 2016 -- 7:54 AM
(CNN) -Scientists claim an important milestone in the fight against the Zika virus.Researchers at the University of Texas say they have successfully cloned Zika. This will allow scientists to study the virus and the damage it causes, as well as help in developing a vaccine. Zika has caused panic across North and South America.
The virus has been linked to a birth defect that causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads. Some countries are advising women not to get pregnant due to the virus.
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