The spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the Zika virus as well as dengue, Rift Valley fever, and chikungunya, has increased in recent years due to climate change

Zika, a mosquito-borne virus first identified in 1947 in a Rhesus macaque monkey, continues to perplex scientists in many ways nearly 80 years later. While many people with a Zika virus infection won’t have symptoms,

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the disease further, new research shows.

Shutterstock Image As if the Zika virus wasn't terrifying enough on its own, scientists have discovered something new about it. Not only can it leave you with fever, joint pain, and an overall feeling of un-wellness,