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Carl Zimmer: Air-Borne and the Big Miss With Covid

Ground Truths

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Exploring the Ancient Roots of Disease and Air Quality

This chapter delves into the historical context of air as a vector for diseases, tracing the miasma theory's roots over two thousand years. It discusses the perspectives of ancient philosophers and cultural beliefs that shaped humanity's understanding of health and disease.

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