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A common parasite can decapitate human sperm − with implications for male fertility

If you’ve handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis infection spread...

28.05.2025 2

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Making sex deadly for insects could control pests that carry disease and harm crops

Mosquitoes cause around a million deaths per year. So, scientists are coming up with genetic engineering techniques that could lower their numbers.

21.02.2025 10

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How does "raw" water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains

"But unlike tap or commercially bottled water, raw water is not evaluated for safety"

28.01.2025 10

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How does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the benefits

Raw water may not be as safe as it looks. Like raw milk, untreated water comes with dubious health claims and high risks.

27.01.2025 6

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A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain − how scientists are turning Toxoplasma gondii from foe into friend

Parasites take an enormous toll on human and veterinary health. But researchers may have found a way for patients with brain disorders and a common...

07.08.2024 3

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