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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Region on watch as India declares Nipah virus outbreak contained

India confirmed two Nipah cases in West Bengal and declared the outbreak contained, while neighboring Asian countries implemented arrival screening and surveillance measures.
fromNature
6 months ago

Daily briefing: The true nature of Greenland's unique sled dogs revealed by centuries-old DNA

Qimmit - a type of sled dog that has been kept by Inuit in Greenland for nearly 1,000 years - don't share much DNA with wolves, despite a reputation for having been interbred.
Science
Public health
fromNature
6 months ago

Promising vaccine against deadly Nipah virus can also treat infection

A new drug targeting the Nipah virus shows promise in hamsters for both prevention and treatment without resistance.
Coronavirus
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Two new viruses discovered in bats in China - that could infect humans

New bat viruses found in China pose risks of severe brain inflammation and respiratory disease to humans, with no current treatments available.
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