Virus hunters’ track threats to head off next pandemic

A global network of “virus hunters” is working to identify emerging viral threats, many driven by climate change, to prevent future pandemics. The Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition, comprising doctors and scientists worldwide, has uncovered unusual outbreaks and new disease patterns. Their work includes sequencing samples, developing diagnostic tests, and studying how climate change impacts disease spread. The coalition aims to detect and respond quickly to potential pandemic threats.READ FULL