We still don't understand how one human apparently got bird flu from a cow
The USDA released an unpublished genetic analysis on the spillover of bird flu into US dairy cattle, highlighting significant insights into the outbreak and the risks associated with virus transmission. [ more ]
Lost 'Woolly Dog' Genetics Highlight Indigenous Science
Scientists have analyzed the genes of a woolly dog pelt to show how different these dogs were from modern breeds.
The woolly dog was an important part of Coast Salish society, with their luxurious hair used to make blankets and their packs herded by the community. [ more ]