Why is bird flu highly lethal to some animals, but not others? Scientists are trying to find out
Why is bird flu highly lethal to some animals, but not others? Scientists are trying to find out
In the last two years, bird flu has killed millions of wild and domestic birds and mammals worldwide, but it seems to have hardly touched people. And, as it spreads among U.S. dairy cows, it seems to be causing relatively few severe illnesses. Scientists are exploring why, and whether the situation will change.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/why-is-bird-flu-highly-lethal-to-some-animals-but-not-others-scientists-are-trying-to-find-out
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In the last two years, bird flu has killed millions of wild and domestic birds and mammals worldwide, but it seems to have hardly touched people. And, as it spreads among U.S. dairy cows, it seems to be causing relatively few severe illnesses. Scientists are exploring why, and whether the situation will change.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/why-is-bird-flu-highly-lethal-to-some-animals-but-not-others-scientists-are-trying-to-find-out