New Bat Viruses in China Spark Global Pandemic Concerns
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Scientists in China discovered 22 new viruses in bat kidneys, including two related to deadly human-infecting viruses Nipah and Hendra, highlighting the importance of monitoring animals near humans to prevent potential pandemics, although these new viruses currently pose no direct threat to humans.
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