Scientists unlock weak spot of monkeypox virus, paving way for new drugs

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Monkeypox, caused by the monkeypox virus—a close cousin of smallpox—has spread rapidly worldwide. From 2022 to 2025, more than 133,000 cases were reported across 131 countries. In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency due to a new strain's outbreak in Africa. Current vaccines offer limited protection, leaving the world in urgent need of better solutions. To infect people, the...