MEASLES SEQUENCING

Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Measles Re‑emerges: Scientists Track 1, 000 Viral Genomes

The CDC has released its first set of measles genome data, showing how the virus spread across the U. S. last year. Scientists expect more data soon, which will help decide if the country has lost its measles‑free status. The CDC held back the information for months while it dealt with staff cuts

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