Genetic change increased bird flu severity during U.S. spread

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 13:33 in Health & Medicine

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have discovered H5N1 avian influenza viruses gained the ability to cause severe disease and target the brain in mammals as they spread across North America.

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