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How Human Activity Fuels Pandemics: Climate Change and Biodiversity at the Core
Human-driven disruptions to ecosystems are linked to the rising frequency of pandemics. Climate change and biodiversity loss affect pathogen spread, increasing human exposure. Experts highlight the need to address root causes, including wildlife-human interactions, to prevent future outbreaks. The planetary health approach, focusing on ecological p...
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H5N1 Virus: What Is Avian Flu And Why Is It A Global Health Threat?
Avian Influenza Outbreak: This article delves into the causes, prevention strategies, and critical updates on this evolving virus.
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Mysterious 'Disease X' Spreads In Congo, Leaves More Than 30 Dead
Disease X is a term coined by WHO to describe a hypothetical, unknown pathogen with epidemic or pandemic potential.
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Here Is All You Need To Know About The Mysterious "Disease X" Outbreak: Origin, Cure, Prevention, And Symptoms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) coined the term "Disease X" to signify the looming threat of unknown pathogens. While the disease has not yet reached India, the interconnectedness of today's world means it could pose a significant threat if preventive measures are ignored.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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Advanced H5N1 Kit To Help In Early, Rapid Detection Of Bird Flu
The newly developed Steadfast helps differentiate between highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) strains.
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How Does Antimicrobial Resistance Work In Your Body?
In this article, we will explore how AMR develops, its impact on the human body, and the pros and cons of this biological phenomenon.
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Ancient Viral Genomes in Glaciers Reveal Pathogens’ Climate Adaptation Over 41,000 Years
Researchers from The Ohio State University have uncovered how ancient viruses preserved in glacier ice have adapted to Earth's shifting climate over the past 41,000 years. By analysing viral genomes from the Guliya Glacier on the Tibetan Plateau, the study reveals significant variations in viral communities between cold and warm climatic periods. T...
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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Jaipur Doctor Says Air Travel Can Make People Sick: "Seats, Armrests Harbour Bacteria, Viruses"
"The water in paper cups that the stewardesses and stewards so graciously offer you with a smile, too is not above suspicion," Dr Sudipto said.
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51 Chandipura Virus Cases Reported In Gujarat, Health Ministry On High Alert
The Chandipura virus, a deadly pathogen that primarily affects children, has 51 confirmed cases in Gujarat, the Health Ministry reported.
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Is The Paneer You Are Eating Safe And Unadulterated? 6 Ways To Check Its Purity
As per food safety experts, adulterated paneer may contain harmful substances or pathogens that can cause foodborne illnesses.
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Humans Spread More Viruses To Animals Than They Give Us, Says Study
Some of the deadliest diseases to stalk humankind have come from pathogens that jumped from animals to people. The virus that causes AIDS, for example, crossed over from chimpanzees.
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What Flies Do to Your Food Will Make You Reconsider That Outdoor Snack
Flies on your food? Brace yourself for the icky details of how they eat without teeth! Learn how to keep your meals fly-free!
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New Bat Virus With Potential To Infect Humans Discovered In Thailand: Report
The new virus which is yet to be named was found in a Thai cave where local farmers source bat faeces to fertilise their fields.
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How Human Activity Fuels Pandemics: Climate Change and Biodiversity at the Core
Human-driven disruptions to ecosystems are linked to the rising frequency of pandemics. Climate change and biodiversity loss affect pathogen spread, increasing human exposure. Experts highlight the need to address root causes, including wildlife-human interactions, to prevent future outbreaks. The planetary health approach, focusing on ecological p...
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H5N1 Virus: What Is Avian Flu And Why Is It A Global Health Threat?
Avian Influenza Outbreak: This article delves into the causes, prevention strategies, and critical updates on this evolving virus.
-
Mysterious 'Disease X' Spreads In Congo, Leaves More Than 30 Dead
Disease X is a term coined by WHO to describe a hypothetical, unknown pathogen with epidemic or pandemic potential.
-
Here Is All You Need To Know About The Mysterious "Disease X" Outbreak: Origin, Cure, Prevention, And Symptoms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) coined the term "Disease X" to signify the looming threat of unknown pathogens. While the disease has not yet reached India, the interconnectedness of today's world means it could pose a significant threat if preventive measures are ignored.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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Advanced H5N1 Kit To Help In Early, Rapid Detection Of Bird Flu
The newly developed Steadfast helps differentiate between highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) strains.
-
How Does Antimicrobial Resistance Work In Your Body?
In this article, we will explore how AMR develops, its impact on the human body, and the pros and cons of this biological phenomenon.
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Ancient Viral Genomes in Glaciers Reveal Pathogens’ Climate Adaptation Over 41,000 Years
Researchers from The Ohio State University have uncovered how ancient viruses preserved in glacier ice have adapted to Earth's shifting climate over the past 41,000 years. By analysing viral genomes from the Guliya Glacier on the Tibetan Plateau, the study reveals significant variations in viral communities between cold and warm climatic periods. T...
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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Jaipur Doctor Says Air Travel Can Make People Sick: "Seats, Armrests Harbour Bacteria, Viruses"
"The water in paper cups that the stewardesses and stewards so graciously offer you with a smile, too is not above suspicion," Dr Sudipto said.
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51 Chandipura Virus Cases Reported In Gujarat, Health Ministry On High Alert
The Chandipura virus, a deadly pathogen that primarily affects children, has 51 confirmed cases in Gujarat, the Health Ministry reported.
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Is The Paneer You Are Eating Safe And Unadulterated? 6 Ways To Check Its Purity
As per food safety experts, adulterated paneer may contain harmful substances or pathogens that can cause foodborne illnesses.
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Humans Spread More Viruses To Animals Than They Give Us, Says Study
Some of the deadliest diseases to stalk humankind have come from pathogens that jumped from animals to people. The virus that causes AIDS, for example, crossed over from chimpanzees.
-
What Flies Do to Your Food Will Make You Reconsider That Outdoor Snack
Flies on your food? Brace yourself for the icky details of how they eat without teeth! Learn how to keep your meals fly-free!
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New Bat Virus With Potential To Infect Humans Discovered In Thailand: Report
The new virus which is yet to be named was found in a Thai cave where local farmers source bat faeces to fertilise their fields.
