Nature1 week agoOMG scienceDaily briefing: Rejuvenating the immune system could slow ageingStudies show potential to treat immune ageing, cows as reservoir for bird flu, AlphaFold upgrade benefit for drug discovery. [ more ]
Ars Technica1 month agoOMG scienceCows in Texas and Kansas test positive for highly pathogenic bird fluWild migratory birds likely spread HPAI to cows in Texas and Kansas, with risks of spillover to humans. The H5N1 strain found in cows does not appear more transmissible to humans, and pasteurization inactivates the virus. [ more ]
Ars Technica1 month agoCoronavirusBird flu flare: Cattle in 5 states now positive as Texas egg farm shuts downHighly pathogenic bird flu affecting US cows detected in multiple states. Virus transmitted from wild birds to cows; limited confirmed cases in humans with low risk to the general public. [ more ]
Washington Post1 month agoCoronavirusLargest U.S. egg producer detects bird flu at Texas plantCal-Maine Foods halted Texas plant due to bird flu in chickens. Avian flu cases rising among U.S. farm animals in recent weeks. [ more ]