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How malaria has shaped the path of human settlements

A new study looks at thousands of years worth of data and finds that malaria hot spots have played a critical role in shaping where humans settled and either thrived or failed to thrive.

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Ari Daniel
Ari Daniel is a reporter for NPR's Science desk where he covers global health and development.
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