Monkeypox: Characterization of post-infectious immune response
In 2022-2023, an outbreak of monkeypox, now known as mpox (caused by the monkeypox virus or MPXV) led to 87,000 ...
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Multi-valent mRNA vaccines against monkeypox enveloped or mature viron surface antigens for enhanced protection
A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and Beijing Institute of ...
Study develops primer scheme for human monkeypox virus that can be plugged into currently existing amplicon-based sequencing and bioinformatics infrastructure
Study develops primer scheme for human monkeypox virus that can be plugged into currently existing amplicon-based sequencing and bioinformatics infrastructure; ...
Known active ingredient as new drug candidate against “monkeypox”
Nitroxoline is the name of the new drug candidate that could potentially be used to treat mpox. It was identified ...
Biological characteristics, biosafety prevention and control strategies for the 2022 multi-country outbreak of monkeypox
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bsheal.2022.11.001 Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), which is a potential biological warfare agent of ...
The monkeypox virus DNA-synthesizing machine
Using cryo-microscopy, researchers present a high-resolution structure of monkeypox virus DNA polymerase holoenzyme, a complex that plays a key role ...
Monkeypox vaccine modelling study provides road map for vaccination
A modelling study to explore optimal allocation of vaccines against monkeypox virus (MPXV) provides a road map for public health ...
First study of monkeypox infection in women provides new insights to inform public health response to ongoing outbreak
This is the first global case study series of monkeypox infection in women (cisgender and transgender) and non-binary people in ...
Ulcer at corner of mouth as first sign of infection with monkeypox virus
COLOGNE. Recent infection with monkeypox virus can initially present with very few pronounced clinical symptoms and lacking signs of infection, ...
Skin changes in monkeypox in the genital area
In the setting of the current monkeypox outbreak it is important to consider different clinical courses. This includes skin changes/lesions ...
Monkeypox mutations cause virus to spread rapidly, evade drugs and vaccines, MU study finds
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Monkeypox has infected more than 77,000 people in more than 100 countries worldwide, and — similar to ...
Evidence found for “substantial” monkeypox transmission before symptoms appear
A UK study published by The BMJ today found evidence for “substantial” monkeypox transmission before symptoms appear or are detected ...
Few children affected by monkeypox so far – But risks are higher in children 8 or younger
October 28, 2022 – Children aged 8 years or younger should be considered a group at high risk for more ...
Monkeypox: High vaccine acceptance among users of European gay-dating apps
The ongoing global monkeypox outbreak is mainly affecting gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in ...
Mass General Brigham sites begin phase 3 trial evaluating monkeypox treatment
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), the founding members of Mass General Brigham, today announced their participation in STOMP (Study of Tecovirimat ...
Researchers detect monkeypox virus in testes of nonhuman primate survivors
For the first time, scientists have detected monkeypox virus in the testes of macaques during the acute phase of infection, ...
Monkeypox outbreak highlights need for One Health approach to prevent future zoonotic diseases
The current global outbreak of monkeypox is yet another warning for the adoption of a preventative, One Health, approach to ...
Monkeypox outbreaks associated with human-to-human transmission outside endemic areas
Since May 2022, cases of monkeypox have increased globally, stirring fears of a new pandemic. A study published in the ...
University of Colorado researcher describes first cases of encephalomyelitis resulting from monkeypox virus
As the monkeypox outbreak continues to spread around the globe, a rare but potentially serious complication of the virus has been discovered ...
Public knowledge of monkeypox increases
PHILADELPHIA – The public’s knowledge about monkeypox has increased rapidly in recent weeks though misconceptions and uncertainty persist, and over ...
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Researchers uncover NSMF protein’s role in relieving DNA replication stress
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Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal
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‘Bone biographies’ reveal lives of medieval England’s common people – and illuminate early benefits system
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Study tests firefighter turnout gear with, without PFAS
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Mass General-developed brain care score (BCS) is a scientifically validated way to assess current health habits and risk to future brain health