pathogens
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And as long as pathogens co-exist with humanity, emerging and evolving infectious diseases will continue to be a risk, creating persistent demand for new or improved vaccines.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
This increased movement could help the immune system monitor for harmful pathogens, including bacteria and viruses.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Samples tested found norovirus, campylobacter, shigella and "other pathogens that cause stomach cramps and diarrhoea", officials said.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Scientists may eventually be able to design customized immune receptors that detect several fungal effectors simultaneously, potentially making plants more difficult for pathogens to infect.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
We and our pathogens are now locked in an escalating evolutionary contest, with the death of one contestant the price of defeat, and with natural selection playing the role of umpire.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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