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If seabirds can catch avian flu by stealing food from infectious birds, it gives scientists a clue where to monitor for outbreaks among these vulnerable birds.

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Research led by scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) suggests that many people already have immune cells on ...

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New Study Confirms Mammal-to-Mammal Avian Flu Spread July 24, 2024 — A new study provides evidence that a spillover of avian influenza from birds to dairy cattle across several U.S. states has ...

July 24A new Nature study found bird flu spread among cows in the U.S., and the animals also spread the virus to cats and raccoons; this is one of the first studies confirming mammal-to-mammal ...