Added on November 5, 2022
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Some mutations make monkeypox virus ‘smarter’, finds study
Washington, Nov 5 (PTI) Researchers have identified specific mutations in the monkeypox virus that have made it “smart” enough to avoid being targeted by medicines or a body’s immune response and continue being contagious.
The findings of the study, published in the Journal of Autoimmunity, can help in modifying existing drugs used to treat monkeypox or developing new medicines that can counter the mutations thus reducing symptoms of the disease and curbing the spread of the virus.
The study was conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Missouri.