Study demonstrates the interaction between Zika virus and a neurotoxin in human brain development

In recent years, the Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic that affected Brazil, particularly the Northeast region, has drawn attention due to cases of microcephaly and other congenital malformations, known as congenital Zika syndrome. The high incidence of severe cases in specific regions has raised the hypothesis that environmental factors could be exacerbating the effects of the virus.