Tag: mutation

Just one mutation can make H5N1 bird flu a threat to humans, California researchers say

California researchers say the world may be just one genetic tweak away from human-to-human transmission of the H5N1 bird flu virus —...

Canadian teenager infected with H5N1 bird flu in critical condition

Canadian health officials announced Tuesday that a teenager infected with H5N1 bird flu from an unknown source is in critical condition.According to...