SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 12, 2025Nautilus

The Unnatural History of Bird Flu

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H5N1 avian influenza, originating from modern poultry production, has spread globally and infected humans with increasing frequency. The virus evolved to become highly pathogenic in factory farm conditions, raising concerns about its potential to spark a devastating pandemic if it adapts to spread easily between people.

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