science Phys Org 2026-07-29

Scientists Uncover Why Hepatitis E Virus Can't Infect Mice

Researchers have identified the reason why the hepatitis E virus, which can infect humans through contaminated meat, is unable to infect mouse liver cells. This discovery sheds light on virus-host interactions.

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