Pandemics

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The 1918 influenza pandemic, often called the Spanish Flu, infected an estimated 500 million people—about one-third of the world's population at the time. elaborate share

Therapeutics

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Therapies targeting the gut microbiome are showing promise in treating conditions far beyond digestive issues, including some neurological and autoimmune diseases. elaborate share

Neurology

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Your brain uses about 20% of your body's total energy, even though it only makes up about 2% of your body's mass. elaborate share

Telemedicine

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Telemedicine's use exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing its adoption rate by years in a matter of months. elaborate share

Vaccines

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The word "vaccine" comes from the Latin word *vacca*, meaning "cow," referring to Edward Jenner's use of cowpox to vaccinate against smallpox. elaborate share

Immunotherapy

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Complex systems modeling often relies on emergent behavior, meaning that the overall system's behavior isn't simply the sum of its parts, but arises from the interactions between those parts. elaborate share