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  1. Siberia Zombie Virus: How Likely Is an Actual Living Dead …

    • Matt Mogk, the director of the Zombie Research Society—an organization dedicated to the scientific, historic, and cultural study of the living dead—defines zombies as a reanimated human corpse that is r… See more

    Zombie Virus

    Tara C. Smith is a professor in epidemiology at Kent State University of Public Health. She studies infectious diseases, particularly emerging zoonotic infections, t… See more

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    CDC Zombie Apocalypse

    Like any disaster, preparedness pays when you are faced with a zombie apocalypse. In 2011, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a campaign o… See more

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    Where Should You Hide in A Zombie Apocalypse?

    If a pack of zombies came knocking at your door, your options for hiding places would be fairly limited to whatever you have in your house. But, if you had some advance warning, w… See more

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  1. Zombie Virus - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials

    Mar 30, 2023 · Learn how zombie fiction is rooted in scientific truth about how infections spread and affect the brain. Discover the facts and myths about fungal, viral and bacterial infections that can alter your behavior or genetics.

  2. Scientists have revived a ‘zombie’ virus that spent 48,500 ... - CNN

  3. What are 'zombie viruses,' and should they worry us?

    Jan 30, 2024 · Scientists warn that ancient viruses buried in Arctic ice could pose a pandemic risk to humans. Learn about the types of viruses, their potential to infect, and how global health officials could...

  4. 'Zombie virus' frozen in permafrost revived after 50,000 years

  5. Zombie apocalypse: CDC offers useful advice for any …

    Mar 5, 2021 · The CDC offers practical advice for preparing for a zombie outbreak, which can also help you cope with other disasters like hurricanes or pandemics. Learn how to create an emergency kit, plan and...

  6. How would a zombie apocalypse affect the world? | WIRED

  7. Zombie infections: epidemiology, treatment, and …

    Dec 14, 2015 · This article reviews the history, causes, and symptoms of zombie infections, which are reanimated human corpses or living but aggressive hosts of a contagious virus. It also discusses the challenges and strategies for …

  8. Diagnosis Zombie: The Science Behind the Undead …

    Aug 8, 2013 · Learn how to diagnose the undead from a Harvard Medical School professor and a neuroscientist, and how to track a zombie apocalypse with math. Find out why zombies are not real, but their...

  9. Can 'zombie' viruses infect humans? | Popular Science

    Dec 9, 2022 · Scientists have revived 13 amoeba-infecting viruses trapped in permafrost for thousands of years. But are they a danger to humans or animals? Experts weigh in on the risks and chances of a zombie...