h5n1

Sorry, I know the title is a bit click-baity, BUT... there are a few concerning developments that bird flu (AKA: H5N1) is getting closer to having pandemic potential. Nature There have also been some recent cases of bears with avian flu. Not sure if there is evidence one way or another if any...

Saw on the news tonight that there is some debate about whether the technical details on how scientists have created a new highly contagious form of Bird Flu should be released. This is important since the H5N1 flu has a 60% fatality rate in humans and this new strain can be as easily passed...

The H5N1 "bird flu" virus has spread to mammals - cats, and now a stone marten found on an island in northern Germany. They prey on infected birds and catch the virus, apparently. My dad sent this along since I keep pet ferrets and I have a thing for mustelids. Canada.com story is the one my...