Adaptations of avian flu virus are a cause for concern: members of the US National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity explain its recommendations on the communication of experimental work on H5N1 influenza

Authors :: Berns, Kenneth I.
Casadevall, Arturo
Cohen, Murray L.
Ehrlich, Susan A.
Enquist, Lynn W.
Fitch, J. Patrick
Franz, David R.
Fraser-Liggett, Claire M.
Grant, Christine M.
Imperiale, Michael J.
Kanabrocki, Joseph
Keim, Paul S.
Lemon, Stanley M.
Levy, Stuart B.
Lumpkin, John R.
Miller, Jeffery F.
Murch, Randall
Nance, Mark E.
Osterholm, Michael T.
Relman, David A.
Roth, James A.
Vidaver, Anne K.
Source :: Nature. February 9, 2012, Vol. 482 Issue 7384, p153, 2 p.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: We are in the midst of a revolutionary period in the life sciences. Technological capabilities have dramatically expanded, we have a much improved understanding of the complex biology of selected [...]

Subjects :: Infection control -- Research
Avian influenza -- Control -- Research
Avian influenza viruses -- Health aspects -- Research
Environmental issues
Science and technology
Zoology and wildlife conservation

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