Researchers at Harvard University have developed a new test for the Zika virus that could greatly improve how quickly people can find out if they're infected. (Felipe Dana/Associated Press)The test is also more accurate, the Harvard researchers say. Traditional tests rely on examining the antibodies of the virus — problematic because the Zika and dengue viruses are nearly identical. The test was developed with help from the University of Toronto and should soon be available in the field. The researchers told him that their method uses a simple material — paper — making the test not only convenient but also highly portable.

Source: CBC News June 04, 2016 02:03 UTC