Disease
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The marvelous powers of mucusThe 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 worseUnder 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 bloodUnder 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 worryThe Explainer Respiratory illness is common in winter
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Walking pneumonia cases are picking up paceThe 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 risksUnder the Radar The experimental research could have dangerous impacts
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The bacterial consequences of hurricanesUnder 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-freeUnder 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 burgerSpeed 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 riseThe 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 spaceUnder the Radar The ISS has new micro-habitants
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Bananas have been facing extinction. But maybe not for much longer.under the radar Scientists may have a solution for a longstanding fungus problem
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Deadly 'brain-eating' amoebas could be spreading thanks to climate changeUnder the Radar Naegleria fowleri causes rare and lethal infection, but recent uptick in cases suggests it is thriving in warming waters
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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