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H5N1 Bird Flu Just one Mutation Away From Potential Human Transmission, Study Finds

A study published Thursday finds that a single mutation in the H5N1 bird flu virus could enable it to latch onto human cells more easily.
The research indicated that this mutation might allow human-to-human transmission of the virus, raising concerns about a potential pandemic.
Scientists are advised to monitor the Gln226Leu mutation as part of ongoing surveillance of H5N1, according to the study's authors.

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The Yucatan Times

New scientifc study that a bird flu virus is just one mutation away from infecting humans

A new study by biologists from the Scripps Research Institute shows that a bird flu virus is just a single mutation away from having human-ready receptors. If the H5N1 virus does make the switch, it could lead to widespread infection rates in humans. Thus far, the virus has been limited to humans. According to a new study published in the journal Science by Scripps Research Institute biologists, the avian H5N1 virus has the potential to quickly…

2 months ago

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NRC Handelsblad

Time when bird flu virus can infect humans is 'closer than we thought'

Infectious disease: Researchers fear that the bird flu virus is evolving to become transmissible from person to person. A single change in…

2 months ago·Netherlands

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News24

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'Knocking on our door': Experts warn of bird flu's pandemic threat

Health experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential pandemic threat posed by bird flu, which has been showing signs of mutating as it spreads among cows and infects people in the United States.

2 months ago·South Africa

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Conservation groups voice concern for native birds with H5N1 on Oahu - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

The first confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza on Oahu is worrisome news for those dedicated to protecting endangered birds.

2 months ago

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Daily Sabah

Bird flu threatens pandemic as virus mutates, experts warn

Health experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential pandemic threat posed by bird flu, which has been showing signs of mutating as it spreads among cows and infects peo...

2 months ago·Türkiye

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