Schism over H5N1 Avian Flu Research Leaks Out

NEW YORK—Sparks flew Thursday night at a New York Academy of Sciences panel discussion about whether or not certain recent research into the H5N1 avian flu virus has created a major biosecurity threat and what, if anything, to do about it. The research in question comes from the labs of Ron Fouchier at the Erasmus [...]

Avian flu threatens to claim additional life in Indonesia

An 18-year-old man thought to be infected with avian flu was in critical condition at the Tangerang General Hospital as of Tuesday. âThe patient is still in isolation,â hospital spokesman Achmad .....

MSU researcher finds first link between avian flu and Chinese poultry

STARKVILLE — A Mississippi State University researcher has uncovered the first molecular evidence linking live poultry markets in China to human H5N1 avian influenza.

Swans died of Avian flu not harmful to humans

Four of the 16 swans found dead on Mill Pond last month tested positive for a low-pathogenic form of Avian flu, said Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife outreach coordinator Marion Larson.

Panel: Hide bird flu data from terrorists

Details of a genetically altered strain of the deadly avian flu virus are "a grave concern" to public safety and should be kept under wraps, a federal advisory board declared Tuesday.