Researchers at UC San Francisco said that a previous report released early this year by scientists warning of a new hepatitis virus was a false alarm as the virus was a contaminant present in a type of glassware used in many research labs. The researchers added that their findings highlight the problems associated with the 'next generation' lab techniques that are used in tracking new agents of disease. In research published online September 11, 2013, in the Journal ...Saturday, 28 September 2013
New Hepatitis Virus Nothing but Glassware Contamination
Researchers at UC San Francisco said that a previous report released early this year by scientists warning of a new hepatitis virus was a false alarm as the virus was a contaminant present in a type of glassware used in many research labs. The researchers added that their findings highlight the problems associated with the 'next generation' lab techniques that are used in tracking new agents of disease. In research published online September 11, 2013, in the Journal ...
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