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The 67-Year Lie: Why ‘Monkeypox’ Was Never About Monkeys—And Scientists Knew It

In 1958, Danish scientists at the State Serum Institute in Copenhagen made a discovery that would haunt virology nomenclature for the next six decades. Laboratory monkeys imported from Singapore developed mysterious pox-like lesions across their bodies—and researchers named the culprit “monkeypox virus”.​ There was just one problem: monkeys don’t naturally carry or transmit this virus.​ For […]

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From Ancient Beliefs to Today’s Rise in H3N2 Cases: Did Influenza Come from the Word “Influence”?

Influenza, one of humanity’s oldest and most formidable diseases, has shaped global health and science for centuries, marked by recurring epidemics, transformative pandemics, and significant breakthroughs.  Among its many strains, H3N2 has emerged as a notable subtype causing seasonal flu with occasional rises in cases, such as in 2025. Its very name carries a fascinating

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