Wie Zika-Viren Wirt und Überträger zum eigenen Vorteil manipulieren

Summary:

Research by Gisa Gerold and Noushin Emami demonstrates how Zika viruses manipulate human skin fibroblasts to produce volatile organic compounds that attract tiger mosquitoes, enhancing viral transmission. The findings could inform improved mosquito trap designs as the Asian tiger mosquito becomes established in Austria.