Big Ebola outbreak puts research spotlight on little-known virus

The Bundibugyo virus only emerged twice before. Now, scientists see a chance to get to know it better

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Science
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2026-06-18
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https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aej7944
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Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
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Big Ebola outbreak puts research spotlight on little-known virus

Kai Kupferschmidt
Science
Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
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Big Ebola outbreak puts research spotlight on little-known virus

Kai Kupferschmidt
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Abstract

The Bundibugyo virus only emerged twice before. Now, scientists see a chance to get to know it better

ScienceVol. 392(6804)
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Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
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