Could an Amazonian Highway Open a Pandora’s Box of Pathogens?
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Brazil has plans to repave a neglected 550-mile road in the South American rainforest to help connect the region and boost economic growth. But some scientists are concerned the project — which would likely increase access between humans, livestock, and wildlife — might be a biosecurity risk.
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