How a Virus Jumped From Squirrels to Primates in Africa
Scientists discovered how monkeypox spread from fire-footed rope squirrels to a group of wild primates called sooty mangabeys in Côte d'Ivoire, Africa. By …
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Raw Milk in Rwanda Carries Hidden Disease Risk for Families
Researchers in Rwanda discovered that drinking raw (unpasteurized) milk from cows can expose families to a serious disease called brucellosis. The study looked …
Read MoreHow a Virus May Affect Your Body's Vitamin B2 Processing
Scientists discovered that a virus called hepatitis E, which can spread from pigs to humans, may interfere with how your body uses vitamin B2 (also called …
Read MoreRaw Milk from Free-Roaming Cows May Spread Dangerous Bacteria in Rwanda
Researchers in Rwanda studied 330 farming families to see if drinking raw milk could make people sick with a bacterial infection called brucellosis. They found …
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