pathogen
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Katherine Wu explained in a recent Atlantic piece: “The reality is that both environment and pathogens often influence the outcome of disease, and both should be addressed.”
From Salon
When positioned optimally, the device prevented inhalation of pathogens during the first 15 minutes of exposure.
From Science Daily
For instance, clinical malaria is known to exhaust T cells, he says, and vaccination, by preventing infection, might therefore leave T cells readier to combat other pathogens.
From Science Magazine
The goal is to limit the ability of “individuals with ill intent” to use synthetic nucleic acids to construct harmful biological pathogens or toxins.
From Science Magazine
Researchers generally agree that, despite the impact of insecticides and other malaria control measures, and the recent development of a malaria vaccine, new approaches against this deadly parasitic pathogen are needed.
From Science Daily
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