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Ars Technica

150 research primates got diarrhea, flooding lab with priceless vaccine data

Thursday, September 3, 2026


Researchers studying Shigella in primates at a laboratory facility documented cases of diarrhea among 150 animals in their colony. The research generated data on the bacterial infection that scientists say will inform vaccine development strategies.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/09/150-research-primates-got-diarrhea-flooding-lab-with-priceless-vaccine-data/

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