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The death of a Russian plague researcher, explained by a microbiologist

There are conflicting reports about what caused the death of a lab technician in a Russian plague research institute. Here’s what you need to know.

The death of a Russian plague researcher, explained by a microbiologist
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There are conflicting reports about what caused the death of a lab technician in a Russian plague research institute. Here’s what you need to know.

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