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Air and surface testing in live poultry markets detects dangerous viruses earlier than testing birds alone, improving ...

Respiratory virus activity in Iowa for the week of March 8-14 showed notable changes impacting local communities and health services.

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Third case reported in recent weeks triggers official outbreak declaration. Nine exposure sites identified in Ypsilanti, Ann ...

Discover how CRISPR genome editing is revolutionizing medicine. Learn the science of Cas9, current clinical trials, and the future of gene editing.

Respiratory syncytial virus, a common illness that can resemble a cold, is still sending infants to the hospital at higher ...

Three linked cases of measles have been reported since March 12 in the county. The initial case was associated with travel to Florida.