By Christian Agosto-Burgos The Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) emerged around 1920 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, probably as the […]
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By Jenna Beam If you’ve been alive at any point since 1998, chances are you’ve heard about the anti-vax movement. […]
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By Emma Joy Goldberg It’s that time of year again. The time of year when, one by one, your friends, […]
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By Christina Marvin If you have not come down with the flu yourself, you most likely have had a friend […]
Continue readingWet Hair, Colds, and the Truth About Viruses
By Michelle Engle As kids, we are often told, “don’t go outside with wet hair, you will catch a cold!” […]
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By Clare Gyorke When I say the flu sucks, I’m not talking about the cold you get every year – […]
Continue readingAncient Virus Genes Make Male Mice Extra Muscular
By Lauriel Earley You’ve probably already heard that you may have more bacterial cells than human cells in your body*, […]
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