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It has to do with the “immune privileged” nature of the testes.

By Julia Belluz
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The CDC is warning about sexually transmitted Zika as more possible US cases pop upThe CDC is warning about sexually transmitted Zika as more possible US cases pop up
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Evidence is mounting that it’s not just mosquitoes that can pass the disease from person to person.

By Julia Belluz
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The 5 most troubling questions scientists still have about ZikaThe 5 most troubling questions scientists still have about Zika
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These are the surprisingly basic facts scientists still don’t know about Zika.

By Julia Belluz
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Pope Francis suggested women threatened by Zika could use contraception. That’s huge.Pope Francis suggested women threatened by Zika could use contraception. That’s huge.
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“Avoiding pregnancy is not an absolute evil,” Francis said.

By Emily Crockett
Climate
There’s a lot of hype around using GMO mosquitoes to fight Zika. Here’s the reality.There’s a lot of hype around using GMO mosquitoes to fight Zika. Here’s the reality.
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By Brad Plumer
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By Julia Belluz
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Everything scientists know to date could basically fit into a shoebox.

By Brad Plumer
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A quick guide to the virus.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
Why quarantines won’t stop the Zika virusWhy quarantines won’t stop the Zika virus
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Mandatory quarantines were derided during the Ebola outbreak for good reason: They don’t work.

By Julia Belluz
Science
Obama’s sweeping new plan to fight the Zika virus, explainedObama’s sweeping new plan to fight the Zika virus, explained
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The outbreak is expected to hit Florida, Texas, and other states later this year.

By Brad Plumer
Climate
The unsexy truth about killing off mosquitoes and stopping the Zika virusThe unsexy truth about killing off mosquitoes and stopping the Zika virus
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The media keeps hyping gene warfare and other sci-fi tools to eradicate mosquitoes. Experts say the reality is quite different.

By Brad Plumer
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Scientists are just beginning to figure out how the virus is transmitted beyond just mosquito bites.

By Julia Belluz
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Has the CDC been too slow to warn people about sexually transmitted Zika?Has the CDC been too slow to warn people about sexually transmitted Zika?
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The first case of sexual transmission during this outbreak was just reported in Dallas.

By Julia Belluz
Explainers
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Explainers

A virus that causes birth defects is scary, but the medical uncertainty and legal barriers for pregnant women might be even scarier.

By Emily Crockett
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Beware overblown Zika estimates. So far, most reports of birth defects have not been confirmed.Beware overblown Zika estimates. So far, most reports of birth defects have not been confirmed.
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Brazilian health officials are working through the reports.

By Julia Belluz
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Why mass gatherings can lead to outbreaks like the Zika virusWhy mass gatherings can lead to outbreaks like the Zika virus
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Sports: bringing the world (and its diseases) together.

By Brian Resnick
Politics
The WHO just declared a public health emergency related to Zika virusThe WHO just declared a public health emergency related to Zika virus
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These declarations are extremely rare. Here’s why.

By Julia Belluz
Science
Thinking of canceling a vacation because of Zika virus? Read this first.Thinking of canceling a vacation because of Zika virus? Read this first.
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It really depends on your situation.

By Julia Belluz
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The rare birth defect that’s triggering panic over the Zika virus, explainedThe rare birth defect that’s triggering panic over the Zika virus, explained
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The virus could be linked to microcephaly, which causes babies to be born with shrunken heads.

By Julia Belluz
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Zika virus is “spreading explosively” in the Americas. Here’s what you need to know.Zika virus is “spreading explosively” in the Americas. Here’s what you need to know.
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Until recently, health officials thought Zika was pretty harmless. Now they think it causes birth defects in newborns.

By Julia Belluz, Javier Zarracina and 1 more
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Here’s what it will take to stop the Zika virusHere’s what it will take to stop the Zika virus
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According to experts who study the disease, here are some key steps.

By Julia Belluz
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As Zika virus spreads, women in Latin America are told to delay pregnancyAs Zika virus spreads, women in Latin America are told to delay pregnancy
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They should hold off for months — or even years.

By Julia Belluz
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What is the Zika virus, and how afraid should we be? A scientist explains.What is the Zika virus, and how afraid should we be? A scientist explains.
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Zika is a new, mostly harmless virus — except for pregnant women.

By Julia Belluz
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Why pregnant women were just told to avoid travel to the Caribbean and South AmericaWhy pregnant women were just told to avoid travel to the Caribbean and South America
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The Zika virus, circulating in more than a dozen countries in the Americas, prompted a CDC travel advisory.

By Julia Belluz
Explainers
The Zika virus may cause birth defects — and experts think it’s coming to the USThe Zika virus may cause birth defects — and experts think it’s coming to the US
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The rare, incurable disease is spreading quickly across the Americas. Here’s what you need to know.

By Julia Belluz