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Researchers report that epigenetic editing can silence and eliminate the hepatitis B virus, which infects hundreds of millions of people chronically and is a leading cause of liver cancer. Unlike traditional antivirals, the approach targets the virus's genetic controls rather than directly cutting its DNA, potentially offering a functional cure. The finding is drawing significant attention in scientific circles, with discussion focused on whether the technique can be translated safely and effectively into human therapies.
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Health authorities have issued a virus warning as an outbreak continues to spread, according to a report carried by news.com.au. The alert comes as the widening scale of infections raises concern about further transmission and the measures needed to contain it. Details on the virus involved and affected regions were not provided.
- 3Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive amid deadly outbreakโBangladesh launches measles vax drive amid deadly outbreak
Bangladesh has launched a measles vaccination campaign as the country confronts a deadly outbreak of the disease. Health authorities are racing to immunise children and curb the spread of the virus, which can be fatal, particularly among young and malnourished populations. The outbreak has raised concerns about gaps in routine immunisation coverage, and officials are urging parents to bring children forward for doses as the campaign rolls out.
- 4Utah mink farm bird flu outbreak 'largely unchecked', advocates sayโ'Watch them die': Bird flu outbreak at Utah mink farm largely unchecked, advocates say
Animal welfare advocates accuse a Utah mink farm of leaving a bird flu outbreak largely unaddressed, using the phrase 'watch them die' to describe conditions as infected animals were reportedly not promptly culled. The outbreak raises concerns about virus spread and mutation on fur farms, renewing scrutiny of how US agriculture and wildlife agencies monitor and control avian influenza on mink operations.
- 5Measles Outbreak Nears 900 Cases Across 39 CountiesโMeasles Outbreak Reaches Nearly 900 Cases in 39 Counties
A measles outbreak has now reached nearly 900 confirmed cases spread across 39 counties, according to newly reported figures. The growing count is renewing concern among health officials about vaccination gaps and the virus's rapid spread in under-immunised communities. Commentators are debating how authorities should respond as infections continue to climb in multiple regions.
- 6Mobile Phone Data Aids Ebola Tracking in DRCโผMobile Phone Data Helps Track the Ebola Outbreak in the DRC
Mobile phone data is being used to help track the spread of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. By analysing movement patterns from mobile networks, health authorities and researchers aim to anticipate where the virus might travel next and target containment measures more effectively. The approach highlights how digital technology is increasingly deployed in epidemic response across Africa.
- 7CDC warns more US measles cases expected during travel seasonโผCDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that additional measles cases are expected in the United States as the upcoming travel season approaches. Health officials are urging Americans to check their vaccination status before traveling, both domestically and internationally, as the highly contagious virus continues to circulate and imported cases can spark further outbreaks in under-vaccinated communities.
- 8Colombian Mosquitoes and Sand Flies Carry Hidden Viruses and Resistance GenesโHidden Viral Worlds and Antibiotic Resistance Genes Found in Colombian Mosquitoes and Sand Flies
Researchers in Colombia have identified previously unknown viruses and antibiotic resistance genes in mosquitoes and sand flies, revealing that these disease-carrying insects host far more microbial life than expected. The findings suggest the insects could play a role in spreading antimicrobial resistance, adding a new dimension to concerns about mosquito-borne disease in the region.