New Study Reveals Early Genetic Changes in Hepatitis E Virus

Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum, in collaboration with the Heart and Diabetes Center NRW, have identified that the hepatitis E virus (HEV) undergoes dynamic genetic evolution during the initial weeks of infection. According to a study published in mBio on July 10, 2026, scientists observed recurring mutations in the viral polymerase gene, even within patients … Read more

Boy Who Lost Seven Litres of Blood Urges Public to Donate Blood

Thirteen-year-old Elliott Wills, a Cornwall resident living with the blood disorder spherocytosis, survived a life-threatening arterial burst after receiving 23 units of blood. According to NHS Blood and Transplant, his recovery highlights an urgent need for donors, as the number of regular O negative and B negative blood donors has fallen by 5% since 2020. … Read more