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Gene discovered that protects humans from avian flu
The BTN3A3 gene has been found to block most avian flu viruses in humans. Research could aid genetic surveillance of...
Lyme disease vaccine to be given to mice
White-footed mice are the primary carriers of Borrelia burgdorferi in the USA. The new vaccine could limit the spread of...
Two poultry workers test positive for avian flu
“Current evidence suggests that the avian influenza viruses we’re seeing circulating in birds around the world do not spread easily...
New funding for vector-borne disease research
One of the projects will look at the transmission pathways of moquito-borne viruses. Defra makes extra money available for One...
Cambodia’s largest ever canine vaccination drive to start
With its global projects, Mission Rabies aims to vaccinate 70 per cent of the canine population, which is the coverage...
Cats caught same COVID-19 variants as humans
Human-to-cat transmission of COVID-19 is relatively frequent. Study finds that variants followed same timeline in both species. A new study...