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pathogen

[path-uh-juhn, -jen] / ˈpæθ ə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn /






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“Similar research could certainly be used in the development of better vaccines and therapeutics for the virus — but it could also be used to make the pathogen more dangerous,” Anthropic wrote.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

It was a sick new business model and digital pathogen.

From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026

Salmonella, a bacterial pathogen, is one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

"A future in which pathogen samples and information move quickly, without needless delay; and in which the benefits that come from them reach the people who need them most, fairly and in time."

From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026

The first is the lack of acquired immunity—immunity gained from a previous exposure to a pathogen.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

Rajaniemi points to the vast number of receptors immune-system cells can use to respond to pathogens.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Now their AI biosecurity startup, called Red Queen Bio, is rushing to design antibodies that can be manufactured to protect against a range of potential pathogens, including the seemingly sci-fi threat of an AI-designed virus.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

While most common infections do not directly reach a developing fetus, these pathogens can sometimes cross the placenta and cause a congenital infection.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

Patterns like this have previously been observed mainly among pathogens, making the finding especially notable for ordinary gut bacteria.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

The failure of bee colonies was caused by a wide range of factors, including but not limited to pathogens, pests, pesticides, pollutants, habitat loss, climate variability, agricultural production intensification, and crop management practices.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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