Tracking the Zika outbreak in the Americas

Zika infects monkeys' brains and lingers in sex organs and saliva

The virus persists in semen, saliva, and spinal fluid

Zika-infected mosquitoes lay Zika-infected eggs

This is the first experimental proof that mosquitoes can transmit Zika to their own offspring

FDA recommends testing all donated blood in the US for Zika virus

The FDA just approved genetically modified mosquitoes to fight Zika in Florida

Field trials won’t start before the fall

Human trials for an experimental Zika vaccine are about to start in the US

The trial will last two years

New diagnostic tool could make detecting Zika cheap and easy

In remote areas of Central and Latin America

CDC issues Miami travel warning over Zika outbreak

14 mosquito-borne infections so far

The first mosquito-borne case of Zika has occurred in the US

Pregnant monkeys shown to stay infected with Zika longer

It could indicate an infection loop between mom and fetus

Two Zika vaccine candidates shown to completely protect mice from the virus

The vaccines still need to go through human clinical trials

Health advisories in Zika-affected countries may have prompted more women to seek abortions

Three babies born in the US with Zika-related birth defects

All three were born last week

Zika infection late in pregnancy doesn't cause brain defects, study says

Early pregnancy 'is most vulnerable'

People in Zika-affected countries advised to delay pregnancies

The new guidelines are directed at millions of people in Latin America and the Caribbean

How the media fell for an 'anti-Zika' condom stunt

A marketing ploy that could put people at risk

Zika-infected mice gave birth to babies with brain damage

The first experimental proof that Zika causes birth defects

First Zika death in the US reported in Puerto Rico

CDC confirms Zika virus does cause microcephaly

It’s the first time US researchers have confirmed the link

Scientists finally know what the Zika virus looks like

The virus' 3D structure has been revealed

The evidence that Zika causes fetal brain damage is now 'awfully strong'

A report describes an abnormal pregrancy following a Zika infection

Women with Zika should wait eight weeks before trying to become pregnant

And men should wear condoms for six months after developing symptoms

The 2014 World Cup isn't to blame for the spread of the Zika virus in Brazil

Scientists estimate the virus arrived in Brazil in 2013

Zika virus associated with 1 in 100 risk of microcephaly, says study

FDA moves forward on plan to fight Zika with genetically altered mosquitoes

Zika infections in first trimester linked to birth defect

There were 574 cases of microcephaly in Brazil last year