infect

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Animals traded through global wildlife markets are far more likely to carry diseases that can infect humans, and the risk grows the longer those species remain in circulation, according to a new study.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The virus is so contagious that any misstep could kill the patient on board and infect the crew members, who would then be vectors to spread the deadly pathogens across America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Scientists have revealed how viruses that infect bacteria shut down MurJ, a protein essential for building the bacterial cell wall.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

An attack would disrupt oil markets and infect the stock and options markets.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

I have no idea, but somehow he managed to infect the whole world with his stupidity—including my own mother.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins