Deadly bird flu virus shows unique gene: study
Last Updated Thu, 26 Jan 2006 15:30:46 EST
CBC News
The H5N1 strain of avian flu may be so deadly to bird cells because of a protein it produces, a genetic study suggests.
Researchers in the U.S. performed the first major genetic analysis of more than 300 flu viruses that have infected people, birds and pigs on four continents.
The H5N1 virus has killed 83 people, according to the World Health Organization, and has forced countries to cull millions of birds.
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CBC News
The H5N1 strain of avian flu may be so deadly to bird cells because of a protein it produces, a genetic study suggests.
Researchers in the U.S. performed the first major genetic analysis of more than 300 flu viruses that have infected people, birds and pigs on four continents.
The H5N1 virus has killed 83 people, according to the World Health Organization, and has forced countries to cull millions of birds.
story continues
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