Tag: infectious disease

New Mpox Variant Escalates Global Health Risks, Scientists Warn

A mutated mpox virus clade 1b is rapidly spreading from the DRC, increasing transmission risks and prompting urgent global health measures.

Cows Under Siege: Bird Flu Outbreak Escalates Amid Funding Cuts

A concerning new development: A variant of H5N1 bird flu has spilled over into dairy cows in Nevada and Arizona, becoming endemic in herds while federal funding and staffing cuts by the Trump administration hinder efforts to contain the outbreak.

mRNA Breakthrough: A New Hope in the Battle Against Tuberculosis

A revolutionary mRNA vaccine shows promise in pre-clinical trials for tuberculosis, offering a scalable, adaptable, and potentially more effective solution than century-old vaccines.