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First transgenic primate model created for hepatitis B research

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed the first transgenic nonhuman primate model—genetically modified to carry a human gene—for studying hepatitis B virus. The breakthrough ...
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Model can predict, stratify liver cancer risk in noncirrhotic chronic hepatitis B

A new prognostic model can predict and stratify hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk in noncirrhotic adult patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), according to a study published online Sept. 17 in the ...
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CRISPR Used to Silence Crucial Hepatitis B Gene

The CRISPR gene-editing tool can be used to silence an important hepatitis B virus gene, a proof-of-concept in vitro study suggests. "It's the first time we've seen CRISPR editing done in a hepatitis ...
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A National Strategy for the Elimination of Hepatitis B and C: Phase Two Report

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. Incidence: New cases of chronic viral hepatitis B and C infections Between 6 and 10 ...