infectious
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This protective system helps shield the brain from harmful substances, including toxins and infectious agents.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 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
The breakthrough, described in the Nature portfolio journal Light: Science and Applications, could lead to advances in cancer research, drug development, infectious disease studies, and investigations of how plants interact with microorganisms.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
"We know how to treat it," said Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist at Toronto General Hospital.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Reg’s laugh was infectious and loud as Kaisha wheeled him out the door.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
Vocabulary lists containing infectious
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act V
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