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Ancient DNA from prehistoric bones reveals a 37,000-year timeline of human infections, tracing our long struggle with disease.

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports reveals a surprising discovery in the fight against one of the ...

Scientists from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Institute of Biological Research say their vaccine uses lipid ...

A vaccine protects more than 100 million infants each year from severe tuberculosis (TB), including the fatal brain swelling ...

Researchers found that Bacillus megaterium can turn over 94% of CO₂ into solid rock using a clean, non-ammonia process.

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While rare, bird flu has infected over 140 cats since 2022, according to government data. Here's how to protect your pets.

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Bacteria that cause intestinal infections typically avoid a stinky chemical - one that can kill them at high enough concentrations - inside human intestines, but they may actually swim toward it when ...