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Scientists May Have Discovered an Achilles Heel for Hepatitis B


The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is tiny, dangerous, and highly contagious. It chronically infects approximately 296 million people and claims about 1 million lives annually. This elusive virus targets the liver, often remaining symptomless until it leads to cirrhosis or cancer. Most treatments try to

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