Genetic analysis shows new bird flu strain could affect humans

Friday, April 12, 2013 - 18:30 in Biology & Nature

MADISON, Wis., April 12 (UPI) -- A genetic analysis of a bird flu strain responsible for at least nine human deaths in China suggests it could evolve to adapt to human cells, researchers say.

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