Common Cold Virus Came To Humans From Birds 200 Years Ago
Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 10:28
in Biology & Nature
A virus that causes cold-like symptoms in humans originated in birds and may have crossed the species barrier around 200 years ago, according to an article published in the December issue of the Journal of General Virology. Scientists hope their findings will help us understand how potentially deadly viruses emerge in humans. Advertisement: read more
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