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Here's how 'parasite' went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat
NPRThursday, July 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature.
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What happened
Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Timeline
NPR published: Here's how 'parasite' went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat
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