The article discusses the recent rise of H5N1 bird flu, which has affected over 1,000 herds of dairy cattle, raising alarms about its potential to transfer between mammals. A three-part series from Science Quickly delves into bird flu research, focusing on its wild origins. The piece emphasizes the importance of migratory patterns in the spread of avian influenza, featuring insights from experts observing shorebirds in New Jersey as they stop during migration. This research could illuminate how new strains evolve and pose risks to human health.
Rachel Feltman: H5N1 bird flu has infected over 1,000 dairy herds, raising concerns about its potential to pass between mammals, hence the urgency of this research.
Lauren Young: The fascinating migratory patterns of birds like the red knot contribute to the evolution and spread of new strains of avian influenza, posing a threat to humans.
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