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Summary: Recent breakthroughs in three Zika studies have supplied proof that the virus does indeed cause microcephaly. This evidence will help scientists better understand how to prevent and treat symptoms. Dr. Meghan Rosen (<a href="https://twitter.com/meghandrosen" target="_blank">@MeghanDRosen</a>) from <a href="https://www.sciencenews.org/" target="_blank">Science News</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/ScienceNews" target="_blank">@ScienceNews</a>) joins us to explain more. <em>For an in-depth explanation of the studies mentioned, visit the <a href="https://www.sciencenews.org/blog/science-ticker/week-zika-first-mouse-study-proof-zika-causes-microcephaly" target="_blank">Science News website</a>.</em>