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Tag: Disease
Teeth Tell Black Death Genetic Tale – Scientific American
It took centuries for the population of Europe to recover from the devastation wrought by the Black Death, aka, the plague. A new study looks at its genetic origins.
How the measles virus disables immunity to other diseases – Science Magazine
The health effects of measles can linger for years. Podcast hosted and produced by Susanne Bard.
TB’s Journey from Africa to the New World
Did marine mammals bring tuberculosis to South America? By Susanne Bard