The U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Department of Agriculture published the genetic analysis of a mixed - origin HPAI H5N1 avian flu virus in the journal Genome Announcements today. (sciencedaily.com)
Naturally, the digestive tract of birds — the primary location of avian flu viruses — provides just such a calcium - rich environment, so that the birds can make egg shells. (sciencedaily.com)
The findings come amid ongoing concerns about flu pandemics launched by avian flu viruses and the global rise of obesity. (sciencedaily.com)