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how the science does not demonstrate this possibility ,
Here , we use articles declaring the potential for airborne transmission of Ebola virus as a case study in the inaccurate reporting of basic science , and we provide recommendations for improving the communication about unknown aspects of disease during public health crises .
We show how the science does not demonstrate this possibility , despite claims made in the popular and scientific press .