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Structural analysis of monkeypox virus to guide the development of broad-spectrum antiviral agents

In a recent study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers explored the crystal structure of monkeypox virus (MPX) (MPXV) and the complex of VP39, a 2′-O-RNA methyltransferase (MTase) and sinefungin, a pan- MTase inhibitor. Study: Structure of monkeypox virus 2′-O-ribose methyltransferase VP39 in complex with sinefungin provides basis for inhibitor design. Image credit: Marina …

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“There are four new regions of Russia”: Putin illegally annexes regions of Ukraine

“There are four new regions of Russia,” he said as he opened a Kremlin ceremony on Friday afternoon (10.30pm AEST). Putin added that Russia will protect the newly incorporated regions using “all available means,” apparently doubling down on its threats about any interference from the West. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during celebrations marking the …

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announces the annexation of four regions of Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has annexed four regions of Ukraine after a series of votes that Kyiv and the West have denounced as illegal and fake referendums. Key Points: Putin announced the annexation of four Ukrainian territories in front of hundreds of dignitaries in the Kremlin Pro-Moscow administrators of the annexed regions were present at …

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Explanation: Australia to end mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods on October 14

Australians who test positive for COVID-19 will no longer be forced to self-isolate for five days as the government works to lift almost all restrictions related to the pandemic. After a national cabinet meeting today, Premier Anthony Albanese said that from October 14 all state and territory COVID-19 isolation mandates will end. Each state and …

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How it happened: National cabinet meets to discuss end of mandatory COVID-19 isolation

With millions of IDs exposed in the Optus data breach, many Australians are now having to replace their cards and passports to ensure criminals can’t use them for fraud and theft. And with the Prime Minister confirming on Friday that Optus, and not taxpayers, would at least pay for the new passports, how far could …

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The Minister of State for Medical Research visits the Turner Institute

You are here: Home | News | The Minister of State for Medical Research visits the Turner Institute September 29, 2022 This week (Tuesday), the Victorian Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy, the Honorable Jaala Pulford, visited the Turner Institute for Mental and Brain Health to meet its researchers and get a …

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Live Updates: COVID-19 isolation rules scrapped; Suspect arrested for the shooting death of an Australian man in Los Angeles; NSW Minister Rob Stokes to quit politics; The United States warned of the high death toll from Hurricane Ian

Australian Federal Police Assistant Commissioner Justine Gough has reinforced some tips and tricks for Optus customers following the data breach. “Australians should be on the lookout for suspicious and unexpected activity on online accounts, including telecoms, bank and utility accounts, and ensure they report suspicious activity on their bank accounts immediately,” he said. “Do not …

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