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NIH-Funded Study Establishes Genomic Data Set on Lassa Virus

NIH-Funded Study Establishes Genomic Data Set on Lassa Virus



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NIH-funded Study Establishes Genomic Data Set on Lassa Virus

Dr. Fauci pull quote on Lassa virus

NIH-funded researchers develop the largest genomic data set on Lassa virus, which causes a disease called Lassa fever. The new study provides a foundation for ongoing research on medical countermeasures and offers insight into the virus’ origins and transmission.

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Map of Lassa fever endemic to West Africa.

Lassa fever is endemic to West Africa.
Credit: Sigrid Knemeyer, Kristian Andersen, Pardis Sabeti (Broad Institute)
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