Most mammals—but not humans—contain alpha gal, so someone with alpha-gal syndrome will likely have an allergic reaction to consuming meat from cows, pigs, lambs, goats, and deer.
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Alice Park,
Time,
23 July 2026
Scientists like Munster are indispensable for figuring out the source of pandemic viruses, whether bats, pigs, rats, or some other animal, Andersen said.
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