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Posted on September 5, 2016

Spraying Mosquitoes by Plane Ain’t Perfect, But It’s the Best We’ve Got for Zika

Spraying Mosquitoes by Plane Ain’t Perfect, But It’s the Best We’ve Got for Zika
After millions of bees were killed by mosquito pesticides, beekeepers called for a stop to spraying. But it's still one of the best defenses we have against Zika. The post Spraying Mosquitoes by Plane Ain’t Perfect, But It’s the Best We've Got for Zika appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on April 29, 2016

No, Harvard’s Mumps Outbreak Doesn’t Mean Vaccines Are Bunk

No, Harvard’s Mumps Outbreak Doesn’t Mean Vaccines Are Bunk
Beside of widespread immunization, mumps isn’t common but once it gets into a population, it’s quite contagious. The post No, Harvard's Mumps Outbreak Doesn't Mean Vaccines Are Bunk appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on March 15, 2016

Silicon Valley Daycares Still Have Big Vaccination Problems

Silicon Valley Daycares Still Have Big Vaccination Problems
This year's public health data again shows subpar vaccination rates at daycares used by employees of Google, Genentech, and IBM. The post Silicon Valley Daycares Still Have Big Vaccination Problems appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on November 19, 2015

A Once Powerful Antibiotic Goes the Way of All Flesh

A Once Powerful Antibiotic Goes the Way of All Flesh

A (somewhat) premature obituary for the last line antibiotic.

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Posted on September 17, 2015

Where Antibiotic Resistance Is Worst Around the World

Where Antibiotic Resistance Is Worst Around the World

A new global report uses private lab data to fill in the gaps on antibiotic resistance.

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Posted on August 6, 2015

Airplane Poop Could Help Track Global Disease Outbreaks

Airplane Poop Could Help Track Global Disease Outbreaks

Researchers can sequence DNA from airplane toilets to trace resistance genes and potential pathogens.

The post Airplane Poop Could Help Track Global Disease Outbreaks appeared first on WIRED.

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