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pathogens

The science of soap — a chemist explains how it works to keep you clean and smelling fresh

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The science of soap — a chemist explains how it works to keep you clean and smelling fresh

By Paul E Richardson

New norm of soaring global temperatures draws host of pathogens and disease to humanity’s doorstep

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New norm of soaring global temperatures draws host of pathogens and disease to humanity’s doorstep

By Zoya Teirstein

Report on captive lions raises huge welfare, health red flags, and a zoonosis warning

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Report on captive lions raises huge welfare, health red flags, and a zoonosis warning

By Don Pinnock

Study suggests potential role for broadly neutralising antibodies in treating children living with HIV

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Study suggests potential role for broadly neutralising antibodies in treating children living with HIV

By Elri Voigt

How to protect hospitalised infants from dangerous germs

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How to protect hospitalised infants from dangerous germs

By Tiyese Jeranji for Spotlight

Taking a harder look at vultures and their complex role

South Africa

Taking a harder look at vultures and their complex role

By Shaun Smillie

The reader’s and viewer’s guide to pathogen literature

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The reader’s and viewer’s guide to pathogen literature

By J Brooks Spector