Researchers discover native Australian plant can kill Zika virus

QUT researchers in collaboration with Health Focus Products Australia (HFPA) have discovered a group of naturally occurring compounds in an Australian native plant that effectively kill the Zika virus. Tests had confirmed the compounds halted the virus and stopped it replicating without damage to host mammalian cells. “The research is in the early stages, but we are aiming to ultimately synthesize the compounds in question and turn our attention to preclinical testing”, researchers said.

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