The Conversation U.S. on Nostr: Every year, researchers discover 2-3 entirely new pathogens: the viruses, bacteria ...
Every year, researchers discover 2-3 entirely new pathogens: the viruses, bacteria and microparasites that sicken and kill people.
While some of these discoveries reflect better detection methods, genetic studies confirm that most of these pathogens are indeed new to the human species.
Even more troubling, these diseases are appearing at an increasing rate.
Lessons from ancient – and modern – #history:
https://theconversation.com/future-pandemics-will-have-the-same-human-causes-as-ancient-outbreaks-lessons-from-anthropology-can-help-prevent-them-224622
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While some of these discoveries reflect better detection methods, genetic studies confirm that most of these pathogens are indeed new to the human species.
Even more troubling, these diseases are appearing at an increasing rate.
Lessons from ancient – and modern – #history:
https://theconversation.com/future-pandemics-will-have-the-same-human-causes-as-ancient-outbreaks-lessons-from-anthropology-can-help-prevent-them-224622
#Health #Histodons #anthropology histodons group (npub1uc0…cpgf)