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Parasitology

The metal casing suspended from this cow's collar contains a chemical mixture that repels tstse flies.

African farmers are saving their cows with some antelope cologne

Health

Millions of cows die each year from a disease called nagana, which is carried by tsetse flies. But waterbucks, a kind of antelope, manage to keep the flies away thanks to their smell. So scientists are harnessing the scent to protect cows, and hope to do the same for people soon.

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