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A Fungus Is Killing Wheat in Bangladesh and It's Threatening to Spread
Scientists fear that, if left to its own devices, the pathogen known as "wheat blast" could threaten wheat production throughout Southeast Asia.
Giant Prehistoric Viruses Could Be Awakened By Oil Drilling in Siberian Permafrost
The discovery of a 30,000-year-old virus buried 100 feet deep in Siberia has awakened fears that gas and oil drilling made easier by climate change could unleash a potentially deadly pathogen.
Pharmaceutical Giant Detects Legionella Bacteria In Cooling Towers
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), which produces medications for respiratory conditions, among other products, has had to temporarily shutter its North Carolina factory on Tuesday.
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