"Zika Virus Vaccine Shows Promise in Fighting Brain Cancer"

Scientists have developed a weakened version of the Zika virus that shows potential as a treatment for brain cancer, particularly glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). In lab experiments, the virus targeted and killed off tumor cells while sparing healthy cells. This research represents a new approach to repurposing the Zika virus, which has been primarily known for causing severe congenital conditions in newborns. The team from Duke-NUS Medical School plans to further develop the virus as both a Zika vaccine and a potential cancer treatment for various types of cancers.