Monkepox viruses have DNA as their genetic material. Here’s why that’s good news.
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This is not the first time that the monkeypox virus has spread beyond Africa, its continent of origin. But the current epidemic is unprecedented for a number of reasons.
Recent outbreaks have drawn attention to monkeypox. Get answers to common questions about this relative of the smallpox virus, including transmission, symptoms and effectiveness of smallpox vaccine.
We can use AI to protect nature and human health. But first, we have to expand AI beyond being entirely human-centred.
A number of vaccines and several antivirals could be used to control the global monkeypox outbreak.
Nigeria must step up its preparedness for mpox.
Humans have cultivated their own virus (vaccinia) that can be used in many vaccines. But there may be a price to pay.
How deadly is monkeypox? Why is it called monkeypox? Is it related to chickenpox? All your questions answered.
We need to learn the lessons from the HIV/AIDS epidemic and avoid stigmatising men who have sex with men.
Monkeypox has been spreading in humans since as early as 1970. While most monkeypox infections are mild, some can be fatal.
Two cases of monkeypox have been reported in Australia. Resurgence of this virus could be due to the ending of smallpox vaccination.
There are some concerns of human-to-human transmission.
Monkeypox is very contagious and there is no cure. But the good news is the body can heal itself from the virus. Singapore is the first in Asia, where the monkey smallpox virus has infected humans.
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC L3 Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW
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Professor of Health Studies, University of Richmond
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Professor in Vaccinology, Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town
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Professor of Public Health, La Trobe University
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Professor of Public Health, University of Sheffield
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Regents' Professor & Chair, Medical Laboratory Science, Texas State University
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Professor of Infection and Inequities, Centre for Immunobiology, Blizard Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London
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Médecin infectiologue - Epidémiologiste - médialab Sciences Po, Sciences Po
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Immunology and Virology, University of Cambridge
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Deputy Chair, Academic Board; Dean International, Faculty of Health Sciences, and Professor of International Health, Curtin University
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University of Oxford
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Associate Professor in Biomedical Technology, University of Southampton
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Research Group Lead, LGBTQ+ Population Health Research Group, and Senior Research Fellow, HIV Epidemiology and Prevention Program, Kirby Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW
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Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Pittsburgh