New Virus Catalog Identifies Pathogens Most Likely to Cause Future Pandemics

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Scientists have developed a new catalog of viruses that ranks pathogens based on the threat they pose to human health. The database is designed to help researchers and public health officials better understand which viruses carry the highest pandemic potential. By analyzing key characteristics of known pathogens, the catalog aims to improve preparedness for future outbreaks. The data could also help predict what a future pandemic-causing virus might look like, enabling earlier and more targeted responses.

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