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A new genome-wide study of the virus that causes Marek’s disease in chickens has identified 10 regions in the virus genome that are associated with an increase in virulence — how severe the disease is and whether it can break through vaccine protection. The study could inform the development of next-generation vaccines that are more effective at preventing future breakthroughs.
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Sam Sholtis
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