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A newly discovered bird flu strain has emerged in China and has spread rapidly through poultry in Southeast Asia. Human infections by the new strain have also turned up in several locations, including both farms and urban centers, intensifying fears of a worldwide flu pandemic that could kill millions. Read more. |
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Formerly under control in many parts of the world, the mosquito-borne disease has made a rapid resurgence in recent decades, leading scientists to put dengue on par with better-known killers as a global health threat. Read more. |
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The future of medicine is detecting, treating, and preventing diseases based on an individual's unique genetic profile, scientists say. Read more. |
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The world's first hypoallergenic cats may soon be curling up and purring in the laps of allergy
sufferers, a U.S. company announced yesterday. Read more. |
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It's not just women who face decreased reproductive success with age. The genetic quality of sperm deteriorates as men get older, according to a new study. Read more. |
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Chimpanzees living in dense jungles in Africa have been confirmed as the probable source of the HIV virus which caused the human AIDS pandemic. Read more. |
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