Don’t Panic, But Leprosy Might Be Endemic in Florida Now
Leprosy is probably best known as the disease that made people “unclean” in Biblical times, so it may seem surprising that the CDC published a report this week suggesting that…
Here’s What Will Probably Cause the Next Pandemic
Image: ETAJOE (Shutterstock) In the opening of HBO’s The Last of Us, a couple of scientists on a 1960s-era interview show debate the possibility of a fungus-driven pandemic destroying humanity.…
What is a vaccine and how do they work? Find out in Science with Sam
Since the first vaccine was developed in 1796, vaccinations have been phenomenally successful at preventing infectious diseases, and wiping out some altogether. The latest video in our new YouTube series,…
Disease-carrying animals thrive on our farmed land and in our cities
By Michael Le Page Rat on cobbled street in cityEyeEm / Alamy We are changing the world in a way that favours animals such as bats – the source of…