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Amphibian Apocalypse: Virus vs. Fungus in the Battle for Survival


Scientists have discovered a virus that infects a deadly amphibian fungus, offering hope for combating a disease that has led to significant declines in frog and toad populations globally. A fungus devastating frogs and toads on nearly every continent may have an Achilles heel. Scientists have di

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