Public Release: 8-Jun-2015 University of Cambridge The global movement patterns of all four seasonal influenza viruses are illustrated in research published today in the journal Nature, providing a detailed account of country-to-country virus spread over the last decade and revealing… Read More ›
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Circulation of highly pathogenic avian flu in North American birds
Public Release: 2-Apr-2015 Viral changes make current situation more complex United States Geological Survey Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 viruses of Eurasian origin continue to circulate and evolve in North American wild birds. The U.S. Geological Survey and U.S…. Read More ›
New compound protects 100 percent of ferrets, mice, from H5N1
Public Release: 3-Mar-2015 American Society for Microbiology Since 2003, the H5N1 influenza virus, more commonly known as the bird flu, has been responsible for the deaths of millions of chickens and ducks and has infected more than 650 people, leading… Read More ›
Is the Avian Influenza Virus a Suitable Agent for a Biological Weapon?
Jan. 11, 2007 Amanda N. Koch Center for Nonproliferation Studies Burke K. Zimmerman Center for Nonproliferation Studies Introduction Increased public awareness of a possible influenza pandemic has raised many questions among the general public regarding the virus, its transmissibility, and… Read More ›
Scientists create hybrid flu that can go airborne : Mixed Genes from H5N1 & H1N1
H5N1 virus with genes from H1N1 can spread through the air between mammals. 02 May 2013 Researchers have crossed two strains of avian flu virus to create one that can be transmitted through the air — and possibly settle on… Read More ›
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