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FlowingData
5 days ago
Design

Low risk for human bird flu transmission

Bird flu can pass between mammals, but transmission to humans through milk is unlikely. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Florida dolphin dies of 'mutated' bird flu

Bird flu (H5N1) affecting mammals like dolphins can have deadly consequences even with significant drug resistance mutations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
OMG science

For Some Mammals, Large Adult Daughters, Not Sons, Are the Norm

Female elephant seals can be significantly smaller than males due to sexual size dimorphism.
Research challenges the notion that male mammals are always larger, highlighting the need for more studies on mating systems and evolutionary forces. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Public health

What to know about Alaskapox after officials report first known fatal case

Alaskapox, a recently discovered virus, has caused its first known death in Alaska.
Six out of seven cases of Alaskapox have been mild and self-limited, with no need for medical treatment. [ more ]
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