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Vampire bats practise social distancing when they feel ill

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Vampire bats practise social distancing when they feel ill

Vampire bats are social creatures that build relationships through grooming and food-sharing, but when they feel ill, they self-isolate and call out for contact far less

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Skull and test tubes

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Transatlantic slavery introduced infectious diseases to the Americas

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Charlotte Evans talks parasites at New Scientist Live 2019

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The secret lives of parasites – from killers to healthcare heroes

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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Blood pressure elderly

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Blood pressure drugs may do more harm than good for some older people

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Computer illustration of plasma cells (B-cells) secreting antibodies against viruses

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Antibodies

How long does coronavirus stay on surfaces and can they infect you?

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How long does coronavirus stay on surfaces and can they infect you?

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Can you catch the coronavirus twice? We don’t know yet

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Can you catch the coronavirus twice? We don’t know yet

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Crowds in London

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UK's scientific advice on coronavirus is a cause for concern

The UK government has published details of the scientific advice behind its strategies to tackle the covid-19 outbreak, but outside experts say it is missing key points and hasn't been implemented properly

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Brain implant detects and turns down symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

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Coronavirus: Risk of death rises with age, diabetes and heart disease

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Coronavirus: How maths is helping to answer crucial covid-19 questions

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