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Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

April 8, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

Day: May 27, 2016

Health

More light on how Zika virus infects the placenta

Some pregnant women who are infected with Zika virus transmit the infection to the foetus (vertical transmission). Researchers now know

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HealthPublic HealthScienceZika

Finally, mosquito species transmitting Zika virus confirmed

Finally, the vector responsible for the Zika virus spread has been identified.  Though Aedes aegypti mosquito was strongly suspected of

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Bread makers in India to stop using potassium bromate and potassium iodate additives

The All India Bread Manufacturers’ Association on Thursday  (May 26) said it had decided to voluntarily stop using potassium bromate

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