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Mizzou scientist discovers how a deadly bacterium spread by the lone star tick survives, bringing hope for new treatments.

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With the summer holidays now here, many will be looking to pay a visit to the local swimming pool or lido. But public pools ...

On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist and infectious ...

How clean is a public pool? Expert reveals what is really lurking beneath the surface - An immunologist and infectious ...