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Chimpanzees are dying of human diseases
Under the radar Great apes are vulnerable to human pathogens thanks to genetic similarity, increased contact and no immunity
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The rise in dangerous exotic pets in the UK
The Explainer More than 2,700 animals, including big cats and venomous snakes, are kept as pets under 'outdated' legislation
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Our microbiome is social like us
The Explainer Microbes can be friendly too
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Alaskapox: first human death from recently discovered virus
In Depth Health officials downplay risk of human-to-human transmission of disease found in small mammals
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What to say to someone who has cancer
The Explainer Saying something is better than nothing but there are some things to avoid too
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Five unexpected consequences of climate change for the UK
Under the radar Disease-carrying mosquitoes, worsening health inequality and more expensive bananas are all predicted
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Malaria is spreading, but we can stop it
The Explainer Climate change is hastening the disease but medicine is catching up
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How viruses can help fight antibiotic-resistant infections
Speed Read So-called phage therapy could be the next big thing
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Experts are worried about tuberculosis again
Speed Read The deadly disease regained its crown as the world's biggest infectious killer in October 2022
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'Inverse vaccine' shows promise treating MS, other autoimmune diseases
New research effectively cured mice of multiple sclerosis–type symptoms. Could this work in humans?
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The deadly rise of fungal spores
feature Climate change is increasing the world’s susceptibility to fungal pathogens
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Endometriosis: the ‘incurable’ disease affecting one in 10 women
feature Advances by Australian researchers offer hope for new treatments and more targeted diagnoses for the debilitating condition
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The resurgence of ‘ticking timebomb’ tuberculosis
feature After two decades in decline rates are rising as a result of Covid and global conflicts
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US man dies from brain-eating amoeba after rinsing his nose
Speed Read Victim reportedly came into contact with naegleria fowleri by using tap water to clear sinuses
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