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Scientists develop mouse model of typhoid fever
New York: Scientists, led by Indian-American microbiologist Sankar Ghosh, have developed the first mouse model of typhoid fever that could help in creating more effective vaccines against the deadly pathogen. Researchers from the Columbia University found that since mice show human-like symptoms and respond positively to immunisation, they could be used to develop more effective vaccines.
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