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H5N1 RNA detected in semen of California dairy bull, study finds

Researchers detected H5N1 genetic material in semen from a California dairy bull — the first such finding in cattle; no live virus was recovered and risks remain unclear.

#h5n1, #avianinfluenza, #dairy, #biosecurity

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FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Using Next-Generation Sequencing to Assess Genome-Editing Safety

FDA's draft guidance explains how developers should use next-generation sequencing to detect off-target edits and chromosomal damage before human trials.

#geneediting, #fda, #ngs, #genetherapy

HEALTH

Brazil launches e‑SUS AF, national platform to manage medicines across SUS pharmacies

Brazil's Health Ministry launched e‑SUS AF, a national platform to modernize how medicines are bought, stocked and dispensed across the public SUS system.

#brazil, #health, #pharmacy, #healthit

HEALTH

Brazil's new cancer framework promises free advanced therapies through SUS and a push for domestic production

Brazil approved a framework to expand free access to advanced cancer therapies via SUS, speed regulatory reviews and favor domestic production.

#brazil, #healthcare, #cancer, #anvisa