Expert on infectious disease prevention and occupational safety practices in dentistry died on May 12, 2025, aged 87 years.

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Declining investment in global health surveillance, research, and scientific innovation are happening as the need for vigilance has never been greater, writes Robert C. Gallo.

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Humans have been getting infected by ancient bacteria and viruses for at least 37,000 years. Now, for the first time, ...

When hunter-gatherers began living close to animals, the pathogens that cause the plague and leprosy got closer too.

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