Edmonton research team raises troubling questions over resurrecting deadly disease
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Edmonton research team raises troubling questions over resurrecting deadly disease
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26:49 | January 29, 2026
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02:24 | January 29, 2026
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Mom found dead, baby still missing in St. Albert homicide investigation
01:59 | January 29, 2026
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Fraud charges dropped against Edmonton towing companies
02:02 | January 28, 2026
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The lesser-known ways the Stollery Children’s Hospital goes above and beyond for patients
02:12 | January 28, 2026
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02:07 | January 27, 2026
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Alberta judges make a statement about judicial independence after premier said she wants to ‘direct’ them
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 27
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Chinatown double homicide trial disrupted after accused Justin Bone fires lawyer — again
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3 in 10 Albertans support separation according to January IPSOS polling
02:16 | January 25, 2026
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01:39 | January 23, 2026
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Mice problems plaguing the Edmonton General
01:52 | January 23, 2026
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City of Edmonton seeking ideas for Rossdale Power Plant redevelopment
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 23
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Edmonton research team raises troubling questions over resurrecting deadly disease
Description
October 17, 2017
Researchers at the University of Alberta are attracting attention for essentially reviving horse pox, which is closely related to smallpox, one of the most deadly diseases in human history. While they're using it for good, some are pointing out the potential for evil. Su-Ling Goh reports.
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Edmonton research team raises troubling questions over resurrecting deadly disease02:41 | October 17, 2017 -
AUPE protests Alberta government workers returning to the office full-time01:48 | January 30, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 3016:36 | January 30, 2026 -
‘Puts Edmonton on the map’: Coronation Park Recreation Centre officially opens01:57 | January 30, 2026 -
Security experts say West Edmonton Mall security up to standard after shooting01:53 | January 30, 2026 -
Pain management key to care at Stollery Children’s Hospital02:27 | January 30, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 2926:49 | January 29, 2026 -
Another Alberta First Nation promises legal action over separation01:50 | January 29, 2026 -
Female athletes from UK, Ireland experience Canadian hockey culture firsthand01:59 | January 29, 2026 -
Fundraising push highlights the need for new Stollery Children’s Hospital02:24 | January 29, 2026 -
Mom found dead, baby still missing in St. Albert homicide investigation01:59 | January 29, 2026 -
Fraud charges dropped against Edmonton towing companies02:02 | January 28, 2026 -
The lesser-known ways the Stollery Children’s Hospital goes above and beyond for patients02:12 | January 28, 2026 -
Yemen refugee identified as victim in deadly Anthony Henday Drive crash02:07 | January 27, 2026 -
Alberta judges make a statement about judicial independence after premier said she wants to ‘direct’ them01:55 | January 27, 2026 -
Edmonton looking to be more prepared for extreme winter weather01:47 | January 27, 2026 -
City of Edmonton seeking feedback on Wîhkwêntôwin neighbourhood renewal01:52 | January 27, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 2722:48 | January 27, 2026 -
Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre officially opens02:12 | January 27, 2026 -
Edmonton flights affected by ripple effect of Eastern Canada snowstorm01:43 | January 26, 2026 -
Cats locked in Edmonton apartment without food or water02:18 | January 26, 2026 -
Federal government closing Lacombe Research and Development Centre02:01 | January 26, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 2623:16 | January 26, 2026 -
Edmonton Parkinson’s patients say access to care shouldn’t depend on where you live02:28 | January 26, 2026 -
Chinatown double homicide trial disrupted after accused Justin Bone fires lawyer — again01:34 | January 26, 2026 -
3 in 10 Albertans support separation according to January IPSOS polling02:16 | January 25, 2026 -
Victim’s brother testifies as Chinatown 2nd-degree murder trial continues01:39 | January 23, 2026 -
Mice problems plaguing the Edmonton General01:52 | January 23, 2026 -
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Edmonton research team raises troubling questions over resurrecting deadly disease02:41 | October 17, 2017
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AUPE protests Alberta government workers returning to the office full-time01:48 | January 30, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 3016:36 | January 30, 2026
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‘Puts Edmonton on the map’: Coronation Park Recreation Centre officially opens01:57 | January 30, 2026
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Security experts say West Edmonton Mall security up to standard after shooting01:53 | January 30, 2026
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Pain management key to care at Stollery Children’s Hospital02:27 | January 30, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 2926:49 | January 29, 2026
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Another Alberta First Nation promises legal action over separation01:50 | January 29, 2026
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Female athletes from UK, Ireland experience Canadian hockey culture firsthand01:59 | January 29, 2026
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Fundraising push highlights the need for new Stollery Children’s Hospital02:24 | January 29, 2026
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Mom found dead, baby still missing in St. Albert homicide investigation01:59 | January 29, 2026
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Fraud charges dropped against Edmonton towing companies02:02 | January 28, 2026
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The lesser-known ways the Stollery Children’s Hospital goes above and beyond for patients02:12 | January 28, 2026
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Yemen refugee identified as victim in deadly Anthony Henday Drive crash02:07 | January 27, 2026
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Alberta judges make a statement about judicial independence after premier said she wants to ‘direct’ them01:55 | January 27, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 2722:48 | January 27, 2026
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Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre officially opens02:12 | January 27, 2026
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Edmonton flights affected by ripple effect of Eastern Canada snowstorm01:43 | January 26, 2026
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Cats locked in Edmonton apartment without food or water02:18 | January 26, 2026
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Federal government closing Lacombe Research and Development Centre02:01 | January 26, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 2623:16 | January 26, 2026
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Edmonton Parkinson’s patients say access to care shouldn’t depend on where you live02:28 | January 26, 2026
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Chinatown double homicide trial disrupted after accused Justin Bone fires lawyer — again01:34 | January 26, 2026
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Victim’s brother testifies as Chinatown 2nd-degree murder trial continues01:39 | January 23, 2026
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Mice problems plaguing the Edmonton General01:52 | January 23, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 2321:07 | January 23, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Jan. 2218:06 | January 22, 2026
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Edmonton homeowners fighting large property assessment increases01:56 | January 22, 2026
Edmonton research team raises troubling questions over resurrecting deadly disease
Description
October 17, 2017
Researchers at the University of Alberta are attracting attention for essentially reviving horse pox, which is closely related to smallpox, one of the most deadly diseases in human history. While they're using it for good, some are pointing out the potential for evil. Su-Ling Goh reports.
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