The Same Zoonoses, Vibrios, Bacteria, Viruses, and Parasites, with only Half the Calories of other Brands!
Kurt Vonnegut once wrote “New knowledge is the most valuable commodity on earth. The more truth we have to work with the richer we become.” But is that true of all knowledge, or just some? Look closely at developed nations, those with un-launched missiles and un-dropped bombs. Then look at those nations and cultures that do …
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If you were to ask the average person to name the worst epidemic diseases in history, they would probably start that list with bubonic plague, or the Spanish flu. Some would even list Ebola. Few, however, would think to mention tuberculosis. Moreover, while it is not a common infection in the modern industrialized world today, …
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Adventures in Epidemiology 