The virus is able to transmit between the small mammals, but does not appear to spread readily through human-to-human contact.
The Scientist
Most Recent
The brain’s role in aging; tracking disease; understanding the new flu virus; no autism-Lyme link; one drug’s journey from bench to bedside
An analysis of the novel virus indicates it’s descended from at least four different bird flu strains.
What scientists are learning about the zoonotic flu virus that has infected more than 100 people in China since February
Two people have died and five have fallen ill from the H7N9 virus.
The US government has come out with new rules for life science research deemed risky.
After a year-long voluntary moratorium to discuss regulations and safety measures, scientists are set to resume controversial H5N1 research.
Researchers and biotech companies are bringing a universal flu vaccine closer to reality.
Experts in Washington have reached an agreement over how to fund avian influenza research.
The head of a US infectious disease funding body urges researchers to continue the voluntary cessation of research on avian influenza.
Follow The Scientist
Stay Connected with The Scientist
-
The Scientist Magazine
-
The Scientist Careers
-
Neuroscience Research Techniques
-
Genetic Research Techniques
-
Cell Culture Techniques
-
Microbiology and Immunology
-
Cancer Research and Technology
Current Issue
