Century-old Virus Sample Helps Decode Deadliest Influenza Pandemic in History Scientists have “reconstructed” the genome of the 1918–1920 influenza virus, using a sample from a long-forgotten and seemingly innocuous source: a century-old sample preserved in a medical museum. This groundbreaking research sheds light on one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, commonly known […]
Bird flu: The science, risks and the road to preparedness
Bird flu: The science, risks and the road to preparedness Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, has been a cause for concern in recent years due to its potential to cause severe illness and even death in both birds and humans. The virus primarily infects birds, including domestic poultry such as chickens and ducks, […]