Disease
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Deadly fungus tied to a pharaoh's tomb may help fight cancer
Under the radar A once fearsome curse could be a blessing
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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'Poo pills' and the war on superbugs
The Explainer Antimicrobial resistance is causing millions of deaths. Could a faeces-filled pill change all that?
By The Week UK Published
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The marvelous powers of mucus
The Explainer It's snot just a pesky cold symptom
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Could the 'zombie fungus' from 'The Last of Us' exist in real life?
The Explainer Climate change is increasing fungal infections
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Tuberculosis is seeing a resurgence, and it's only going to get worse
Under the radar The spread of the deadly infection is buoyed by global unrest
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Scientists want to fight malaria by poisoning mosquitoes with human blood
Under the radar Drugging the bugs
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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HMPV is spreading in China but there's no need to worry
The Explainer Respiratory illness is common in winter
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Walking pneumonia cases are picking up pace
The explainer Another respiratory illness to be wary of
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Mirror bacteria could pose major health risks
Under the Radar The experimental research could have dangerous impacts
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The bacterial consequences of hurricanes
Under the radar Floodwaters are microbial hotbeds
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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No more bugging: how Egypt became certified malaria-free
Under the radar It was a century-long effort
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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McDonald's sued over E. coli linked to burger
Speed Read The outbreak has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states and left one dead
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Why scurvy is on the rise
The Explainer Cost of living and poor dietary choices fuelling a potential resurgence of condition associated with the Age of Sail
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Bacteria is evolving to live (and infect) in space
Under the Radar The ISS has new micro-habitants
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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