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May 30 2025BUSINESS

The Price of Prevention: How Brazil Plans to Fight Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Brazil is preparing for a potential outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). This virus can cause big problems. It can lead to the loss of many animals, lower the production of livestock and meat, and increase spending on control and eradication. Plus, it can lead to trade restrictions, which can hurt the economy even more. To get ready, researchers looked at f...

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

The Hidden World of EBV: Unraveling the Virus's Dance

The Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, is a sneaky little bug that has infected more than 90% of people worldwide. It's not just a one-trick pony; it can cause infectious mononucleosis and is linked to various cancers, fatigue, and even depression. So, it's a big deal. Scientists have been studying EBV for a while, but a recent approach stands out. Instead of the u...

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