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Medical Oddities: Something Viral is Lurking in the Dust

Everyday things like yawns, tea, dust, and kimchi suddenly look medically important.

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  • Teraya Smith

  • May 20, 2026

  • 5 min

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Top Institutions in Infectious Disease

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    University of Toronto
    University of Toronto

    Toronto, Ontario

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Disease

  • #2

    The Ohio State University
    The Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Disease

  • #3

    United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine
    United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

    Brooks City Base, Texas

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Disease

  • #4

    Baycrest
    Baycrest

    Toronto, Ontario

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Disease

  • #5

    University of Parma
    University of Parma

    Parma, Emilia-Romagna

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Disease

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Medical Oddities: Something Viral is Lurking in the Dust

  • by Teraya Smith

  • May 20, 2026

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