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New ASFV Tool Could Save U.S. $50 Billion

3/31/2025

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A groundbreaking reverse genetics system for the African swine fever virus (ASFV) has been created by researchers from the J. Craig Venter Institute, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, and International Livestock Research Institute. This innovative tool not only paves the way for effective vaccine development but also holds the potential to save the U.S. economy from over $50 billion in losses, with possibilities for combating other viral threats like Zika and Ebola.

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A groundbreaking reverse genetics system for the African swine fever virus (ASFV) has been created by researchers from the J. Craig Venter Institute, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, and International Livestock Research Institute. This innovative tool not only paves the way for effective vaccine development but also holds the potential to save the U.S. economy from over $50 billion in losses, with possibilities for combating other viral threats like Zika and Ebola.