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Multiple Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks

Salmonella infections don’t just come from contaminated food-they can come from contact with animals, too. Many Salmonella infections occur in people who have contact with certain types of animals.

CDC Reports Increase in Human Rabies Cases Linked to Bats in the U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is raising awareness of the risks of rabies from bats in the U.S. after three people, including one child, died from rabies between late September and early November 2021.

CDC Researchers Link Cancer Cells from Tapeworm to Human Tumors

CDC scientists have discovered cancer cells originating in a common tapeworm may take root in people with weakened immune systems, causing cancer-like tumors. It is the first known case of a person becoming ill from cancer cells that arose in a parasite.

Human Interest (YC S15) is not hiring 10x engineers

You may have recently seen a VC on Twitter talk about what makes a “10x engineer”: https://twitter.com/skirani/status/1149302828420067328 We at Human Interest couldn’t disagree more. In fact, if those tweets describe the way you like to work, we’d prefer you not apply to work with us. The engineers at our Human Interest are eagerly collaborative, and … Continue reading Human Interest (YC S15) is not hiring 10x engineers