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Are dust storms from Western India causing respiratory, skin diseases in Eastern Himalayas? Study reveals troubling link
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Researchers from Bose Institute found that dust storms from Western India carry airborne bacteria, including pathogens, affecting health in the Eastern Himalayas. The findings reveal that transport of harmful pathogens contribute to respiratory and skin diseases.
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