bird flu

Latest about bird flu

chickens, bird flu

New Bird Flu Virus: 6 Things You Should Know

By Rachael Rettner published

Here's what you should know about the new H7N9 bird flu virus.

Flu
H5N1 bird flu viruses show up in gold, they have infected a cell culture made of canine kidney cells, shown in green. Scientists and public health officials fear H5N1 could one day cause a flu pandemic, just as H1N1 did in 1918.

Controversial Bird Flu Research to Resume

By Wynne Parry published

The virus work is needed to prepare for a possible pandemic, researchers said.

Flu
A new flu virus has killed harbor seal pups.

New 'Bird Flu' Killing Baby Seals, Raises Concerns for Humans

By Wynne Parry published

A flu virus appears to have jumped from birds into New England seals.

Flu
a pink pig with a muddy nose

13 Animal-to-Human Diseases Kill 2.2 Million People Each Year

By Jeanna Bryner published

A new report reveals the toll of so-called zoonoses.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
H5N1 bird flu viruses show up in gold, they have infected a cell culture made of canine kidney cells, shown in green. Scientists and public health officials fear H5N1 could one day cause a flu pandemic, just as H1N1 did in 1918.

Pandemic Potential? How Mutant Bird Flu Goes Airborne

By Wynne Parry published

The final mutant flu study details how as few as five mutations can allow H5N1 to transmit through air.

Flu
H5N1 avian flu

Bird Flu More Prevalent, Less Deadly Than Expected

By Jesse Emspak published

Fatality rates may be overestimated.

Flu
null

Mice Learn to Sniff Out Bird Flu

By Wynne Parry published

Animal noses could make for sensitive disease detectors

Birds
Missing Image for

Flu Virus in Landfills Infectious Nearly 2 Years

By Live Science Staff published

Bird flu virus can remain infectious nearly 2 years.

Flu
null

Lessons Found in History of Flu Pandemics

By Live Science Staff published

Pandemics, plagues and pestilence have beset humans throughout history.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
null

Why There's No Swine Flu Vaccine

By Robin Lloyd published

Here are some reasons why it's hard to make a magic bullet against the new swine flu, or any flu, in time to make a difference.

Flu
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Archives