Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Mutant Flu

Scientists have created a form of the H5N1 avian flu virus that is transmissible between mammals, raising fears that it could trigger a human pandemic if it escapes from the lab - either through accidental release or as part of a bioterror attack.
For more information:  http://www.nature.com/news/fears-grow-over-lab-bred-flu-1.9692

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