Influenza is the pathogen most likely to trigger a new pandemic in the near future, according to leading scientists. An international survey, to be published…
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Oldest evidence of plague in Britain found in 4,000-year-old human remains
The oldest evidence for the plague in Britain has been discovered in 4,000-year-old human remains unearthed at bronze age burial sites in Cumbria and Somerset.…
View More Oldest evidence of plague in Britain found in 4,000-year-old human remainsUK develops genetic early warning system for future pandemics
British researchers are developing a groundbreaking technology to monitor genetic changes in respiratory viruses as they circulate round the world. The system is to be…
View More UK develops genetic early warning system for future pandemicsMonkeypox declared global health emergency by WHO as cases surge
The global monkeypox outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) – the strongest call to…
View More Monkeypox declared global health emergency by WHO as cases surgeFailure to prevent pandemics at source is ‘greatest folly’, say scientists
Preventing future pandemics at source would cost a small fraction of the damage already caused by viruses that jump from wildlife to people, according to…
View More Failure to prevent pandemics at source is ‘greatest folly’, say scientistsScientists sharing Omicron data were heroic. Let’s ensure they don’t regret it | Jeffrey Barrett
One of the positive experiences during two years of pandemic gloom has been the speed of scientific progress in understanding and treating Covid. Many effective…
View More Scientists sharing Omicron data were heroic. Let’s ensure they don’t regret it | Jeffrey BarrettCovid-19 has shown humanity how close we are to the edge | Toby Ord
It is profoundly difficult to grapple with risks whose stakes may include the global collapse of civilisation, or even the extinction of humanity. The pandemic…
View More Covid-19 has shown humanity how close we are to the edge | Toby Ord