infectious
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An industry report in 2024 found that drugmakers developing vaccines for infectious diseases received just 3.4% of all biopharma venture capital in the preceding decade.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
By uncovering viral DNA in both medieval manuscripts and prehistoric animal remains, the researchers have demonstrated a powerful new way to investigate the history of infectious diseases.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
Driven by rolling log drums, syncopated rhythms and infectious melodies, amapiano and other electronic sounds from across the African diaspora are finding new audiences in a city celebrated for its musical heritage.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Farmed salmon are regularly killed by infectious diseases, handling injuries or their environment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Supposed that one counts the number of cases of some particular infectious disease in some geographic area, and watches how the numbers change with time.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing infectious
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act V
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