Scientists examine bird flu infections to monitor for 'pandemic' mutations
Saturday, August 30, 2008 - 11:07
in Health & Medicine
Scientists funded by the Wellcome Trust are to examine what is preventing the H5N1 avian influenza virus from causing a human pandemic and what mutations are required to realise its deadly potential. The research could hold the key to early identification of a potential influenza pandemic, and to developing drugs and a vaccine.