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Epidemics

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Ebola outbreak in the DRC ended thanks to vaccine distribution efforts

The 11th outbreak of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has ended after six months. Ultracold devices for vaccine distribution played a key role, and could help with the coronavirus pandemic

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We are still trying to understand how dangerous Wuhan coronavirus is

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Health workers dressed in Ebola protective suits carry a coffin

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Ebola outbreak in the DRC hits record number of cases in a single day

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grave markers in Liberia

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The End of Epidemics: It’s all about the money

Culture

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Tackling resistant malaria may fuel antimicrobial resistance

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Testing person suspected of having Ebola in Liberia in 2014

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Ebola once again on the prowl as emergency teams stand ready

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Fukushima

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Fear is a killer: Nuclear expert reveals radiation’s real danger

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Pregnant women in swimming pool

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Zika outbreak may have led to fewer births in Rio de Janeiro

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An Afghan child receives a polio vaccine during a vaccination campaign in Ghazni city

Life

Edited live vaccine could stop harmful polio outbreaks

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plague artwork

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Plague! How to prepare for the next pandemic

Globalisation makes the spread of a worldwide killer disease inevitable. The last Ebola outbreak nearly got out of control, but it showed what we need to do

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Massive drop in London HIV rates may be due to internet drugs

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Environment

GM mosquitoes approved for field trial release in Florida

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Health

Ebola rapidly evolves to be more transmissible and deadlier

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Health

Ebola virus has lurked in a man’s semen for more than 500 days

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