Tag: transmission
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Indian Scientists Outline How Bird Flu (H5N1) Could Spread to Humans
Why Bird Flu Could Leap to Humans Bird flu, officially known as the H5N1 strain, has long been on scientists’ radar as a potential zoonotic threat. While it primarily circulates among birds, experts warn that a genetic shift or a combination of ecological factors could enable the virus to infect humans. A recent synthesis of…
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H5N1 Bird Flu: Indian Scientists Map Transmission to Humans
Understanding the Threat: H5N1 and the Leap to Humans Bird flu, better known as H5N1, has long been on the radar of global health authorities. For years, scientists have warned that this avian influenza could mutate or adapt in ways that enable sustained transmission between humans. A recent wave of research from Indian scientists adds…
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MK-7602: A First-in-Class Antimalarial Candidate Aiming to Beat Resistance and Cut Transmission
New Hope in the Fight Against Malaria: Introducing MK-7602 Researchers have unveiled a new antimalarial drug candidate, MK-7602, described as a first-in-class clinical candidate designed to tackle two of the most pressing challenges in malaria control: rising drug resistance and ongoing transmission. While still early in development, the compound represents a potential shift in how…
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Winter Storm Strikes South Island While Central North Island Faces Lightning-Powered Power Outages
Snow Clauses the South Island while North Island confronts a power crisis A wintery front has turned parts of New Zealand into a snowy landscape, with residents in the South Canterbury waking to thick snow covering roads and farmland. The conditions have not only disrupted daily life on the ground but also sparked transport delays…