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NewsNew model predicts how bacteria navigate obstacles to spread
A scientist has developed the first analytical model for predicting how bacteria spread in environments filled with obstacles. This model will help inform strategies for curbing bacterial infections or for designing better drug delivery.
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NewsThe math behind social distancing: the rules that influence epidemic behavior
Researchers have worked out how to understand social distancing behavior. The team identified simple rules that govern how individuals adapt their behavior during an epidemic in order to balance the costs of infection and social distancing.