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2 months ago
Coronavirus

Here's what worries scientists about bird flu's spread among cattle

Scientists are monitoring the bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle to understand the risk to humans.
The virus is not causing respiratory illness in cattle, raising concerns over possible mechanical transmission during milking. [ more ]
News Center
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Tracking the Evolution of COVID-19 - News Center

Machine-learning approach to track virus evolution
SARS-CoV-2 mutates rapidly with varied genomes [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

What's Next for the Coronavirus?

New variants may emerge, challenging immunity.
Scientists studying virus evolution, immune response, and vaccine effectiveness. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

I Was Exposed to COVID-19. How Long Will It Take for Symptoms to Start?

The incubation period for COVID-19 has shortened significantly since the start of the pandemic, with the Omicron variant having an average incubation period of about three days.
The virus' shorter incubation period can be attributed to its evolution and the population's increased exposure to the virus through vaccination or illness. [ more ]
time.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

A New Bird Flu Death Is Making Experts Uneasy

The threat of bird flu to humans is increasing. [ more ]
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