infect

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Animals traded through global wildlife markets are far more likely to carry diseases that can infect humans, and the risk grows the longer those species remain in circulation, according to a new study.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The virus is so contagious that any misstep could kill the patient on board and infect the crew members, who would then be vectors to spread the deadly pathogens across America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

South Koreans hailed their latest cultural product to infect the world with "K-syndrome" -- the irresistible surrender to the country's movies, music, books, fashion and cuisine.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Additional experiments showed that it can also infect several other algae species and can even feed on pollen grains.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

And so every time an interesting new virus appears in the meat factories, the scientists take samples and craft them into viruses that can infect humans.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu