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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Two new viruses discovered in bats in China - that could infect humans

By analysing the infectome of bat kidneys collected near village orchards and caves in Yunnan, we uncovered not only the diverse microbes bats carry, but also the first full-length genomes of novel bat-borne henipaviruses closely related to Hendra and Nipah viruses identified in China.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

"The Omnivore's Deception": The Case of Conflicted Carnivores

The book argues against animal exploitation for food and highlights pandemic risks from intensive animal agriculture.
fromNature
1 month ago

Exclusive: Inside the thriving wild-animal markets that could start the next pandemic

"For decades, public-health experts have warned about the risks of infectious diseases jumping from animals to humans in markets such as Jatinegara, which are part of a global industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually."
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When We Make Wild Animals Sick, We Endanger Everyone

Humans play a significant role in causing diseases in wildlife as well as being affected by them.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Elephant in the Room by Liz Kalaugher review how we make animals sick

Human actions significantly impact the health of non-human species, intertwining our well-being with theirs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O'Sullivan review are we really getting sicker?

Lyme disease diagnosis requires nuanced understanding and cannot rely solely on test results.
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fromtime.com
5 months ago

Mystery Illness Kills Dozens in the Congo

A mysterious illness is causing rapid fatalities in northwestern Congo, with over 50 deaths and significant concern regarding its origins and transmission.
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fromtime.com
5 months ago

Mystery Illness Kills Dozens in the Congo

A mysterious illness is causing rapid fatalities in northwestern Congo, with over 50 deaths and significant concern regarding its origins and transmission.
fromEater Portland
5 months ago

You Don't Have to Put an Egg On It in Portland

"When people say they don't like tofu, I challenge them to try really fresh tofu," says Justin Miller of Rad Magic Subs, who uses Ota Tofu for the deli's new 'egg' patty breakfast sandwich.
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fromCbsnews
5 months ago

Mystery illness in Congo kills more than 50 people, including children who ate a bat

A mysterious illness in the DRC has led to over 50 deaths within 48 hours of symptoms, raising significant public health concerns.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | Bird Flu in Dairy Cows Is a Slow-Motion Disaster for Public Health

Bird flu outbreak prompts rapid response from Georgia authorities, underscoring the risks of zoonotic diseases to human health.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Beware of the bat': how a mine in Kigali became the focus of Marburg virus research

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda originated from a bat colony in a tin mine, leading to significant public health responses.
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fromNature
5 months ago

Newfound bat virus that uses notorious receptor poses 'spillover' risk

A newly discovered bat coronavirus poses a potential outbreak risk to humans due to its shared entry receptor with SARS-CoV-2.
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