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3 weeks ago

The spatiotemporal distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia - Nature

Pathogens have been a constant threat to human health throughout our evolutionary history. Infectious diseases are estimated to have been responsible for more than half of all children deaths before age 15.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

UK experts urge prioritising research into 24 types of deadly pathogen families

24 deadly pathogens identified pose health risks in the UK, emphasizing the need for research due to climate change and antibiotic resistance.
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control?Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control? - Harvard Gazette

The acceptance of airborne diseases was hindered by the uncharismatic personalities of key researchers.
Carl Zimmer's book explores the historical misconceptions surrounding the transmission of airborne pathogens.
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fromNature
5 months ago

Researchers overlooked airborne diseases for centuries - then COVID-19 changed everything

The debate over COVID-19 transmission highlighted the longstanding neglect of airborne pathogens in public health.
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