All anthrax articles
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OpinionIs climate change driving an increase in cases of anthrax?
The anthrax outbreak in Africa could be a harbinger of more to come, with climate change creating opportunities for the emergence of more cross-over strains capable of causing anthrax-like infections.
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Long ReadsThe long and winding road of an elephant mortality investigation
Discover how researchers unravelled the cause of elephant mortality in northwestern Zimbabwe.
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CareersI was transformed into a cartoon scientist honey bee!
Professor Les Baillie of Cardiff University has had a few unique experiences as a microbiologist, but becoming one of the stars of Betsy and Bertie Save The Bees is one that earned particular kudos from his granddaughter.
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NewsScientists developing drug candidates that could prevent germination of C diff
New research could lead to a drug that susceptible people take before infection starts.
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NewsNew sampling tech will help bioterrorism responders to trace anthrax contamination
New sampling technologies developed for environmental sampling can be adapted for use in the event of a bioterrorism attack, allowing responders to rapidly trace aquatic anthrax contamination in the field.
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NewsSpores emit potassium ions to monitor their environment while in deep lethargy
A team of scientists have discovered how cells in deep lethargy decide while they sleep whether or not to return to life.
