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Human metapneumovirus is basically a common cold that any person can catch, but it is most common in kids under 5. A study shows that even though HMPV was discovered in 2001, it has been in circulation amongst humans for about 50 years. Professor Dr Ron Fouchier from ErasmusMC in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, discovered that [...]

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A fatal disease called the West Nile Virus is believed to have a very effective vaccine. This virus has spread all over North America in less than ten years, and killed more than 400 people just in the United States. But now, scientists believe they have a cure. “In this type of vaccine, DNA molecules [...]

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The Americna Bison is a symbol of the American West. That’s what a survey said about this great beast. People are trying to reintroduce the bison back into the wild as Americas’ most important animal. They once were counted in the millions but were almost wiped out due to expansion westward. Experts hope to restore [...]

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Rhinoceroses are animals that have been on the verge of going extinct for quite some time now. It is even possible that there are only four left roaming in the open fields of the wild at this time. Scientists have been looking for ways to repopulate endangered species of all types, not just rhinos, but [...]

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For a parasitic male worm, they do not produce sperm until a female is around. Usually, living things try to increase their reproductive sucess, but this animal is very unusual. Scientists believe that like rodents, fish, and insect maybe they are cutting back on their social circumstance, but it’s different with the worms because they don’t [...]

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