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Ebola Leaves Unique Scar Inside Survivors' Eyes
By Rachael Rettner published
In some Ebola survivors, the virus leaves a unique scar at the back of the eye.

Ebola Survivor's Blood Could Lead to Future Vaccine
By Tracy Staedter published
Blood from one survivor of the West African Ebola outbreak contains remarkable antibodies.

People with Ebola May Not Show Symptoms
By Stephanie Bucklin published
People who have Ebola may not always have symptoms, a new survey confirms.

Promising Ebola Drug ZMapp: The Real Lessons of an Inconclusive Study
By Rachael Rettner published
Rather than providing an answer to whether ZMapp can really cut the risk of death from Ebola, the results of a new study are inconclusive.

Strange Stroke Stories: Ebola, Hickeys and Other Weird Causes
By Taylor Kubota published
Some pretty unusual things can cause strokes.

Experimental Drug Mixture Protects Monkeys from Ebola Virus
By Charles Q. Choi published
An experimental drug mixture can successfully fight the Ebola virus in monkeys, fully protecting them from lethal infections, according to a new study.

Ebola May Leave Survivors with Lasting Problems in Brain, Nerves
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
For people who survived Ebola during the world's largest outbreak of the viral disease, the effects of the virus may still linger.

Scientists Isolate Antibodies That Fight Ebola
By Jesse Emspak published
Blood from an Ebola survivor combined with a new technique for isolating immune cells may hold promise for treating the deadly virus.
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