In an ominous sign for antibiotic effectiveness, the mcr-1 gene, which is responsible for resistance against antibiotic Colistin, has been identified in India. The gene … Resistance-causing mcr-1 gene isolated in IndiaRead more
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Court Upholds Immunity for U.N. in Haiti Cholera Reparations Case
A federal appeals court in New York has upheld the U.N.’s claim of immunity in a lawsuit brought by Haitians seeking compensation for a cholera … Court Upholds Immunity for U.N. in Haiti Cholera Reparations CaseRead more
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UN Admits Role in Haiti Cholera Outbreak for First Time Ever
The United Nations has admitted for the first time that its peacekeepers in Haiti played a role in the outbreak of the cholera epidemic in … UN Admits Role in Haiti Cholera Outbreak for First Time EverRead more
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Melting Permafrost Releases Deadly, Long-Dormant Anthrax in Siberia
A Russian heatwave has activated long-dormant anthrax bacteria in Siberia, sickening at least 13 people and killing one boy and more than 2,300 reindeer. According … Melting Permafrost Releases Deadly, Long-Dormant Anthrax in SiberiaRead more
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The Origins of HIV
An international team, led by Oxford University and University of Leuven scientists, has reconstructed the genetic history of the HIV-1 group M pandemic, the event … The Origins of HIVRead more
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After Ebola, two other tropical diseases pose new threats
A little-known bacterial disease may be killing as many people worldwide as measles, scientists said on Monday, while a mosquito-borne virus known as Zika is … After Ebola, two other tropical diseases pose new threatsRead more
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What Zika And The Flint Water Crisis Have In Common
Zika and the epidemic of birth defects, like the lead poisoning in Flint, highlight the added burdens especially facing the poor and people of color. … What Zika And The Flint Water Crisis Have In CommonRead more
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Zika And Climate Change
The rapid rise of the Zika virus is turning into a full-on public health crisis. The virus, transferred via specific types of mosquitoes, “is now … Zika And Climate ChangeRead more
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By cutting down forests, humans may be giving themselves malaria
A surprising factor may be contributing to the spread of malaria in Malaysia, new research has found. In a new study, published Friday in the … By cutting down forests, humans may be giving themselves malariaRead more
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Why these confusing messages
A debate is intensifying in the United States over quarantining healthcare workers who return from West Africa but do not show signs of Ebola. On … Why these confusing messagesRead more