Mutated SARS in China or Novel H5N1?

On: February 23, 2012

In: Avian Flu, Biological Threats, Emerging Diseases, Pestilence & Disease

The altermedia net is buzzing with rumors of a mutated SARS or avian flu in Baoding Hospital No. 252, Hebei province. The CDC is denying this report, calling it nothing more than net hysteria. While it’s possible that it’s much ado about nothing, it should be noted that Hebei provinceContinue Reading

Federal government approved security at UW bird flu lab – JSOnline

By: Sharon

On: January 12, 2012

In: Avian Flu

While most who follow bird flu reports are aware of the current work taking place in the Netherlands, many are unaware of the scary research going on here in the US. The University of Wisconsin is a case in point. Note that the security approved for the lab is BSL3Continue Reading

Killer bird flu? What’s behind the controversy over bird flu research – chicagotribune.com

By: Sharon

On: January 12, 2012

In: Avian Flu

In my 2005 thriller ‘Armageddon Strain’, scientists combined the current form of H5N1 with ebola to form a ruthless killer. Though my book is fiction, it’s rooted in reality. With this in mind, I suggest reading this excellent article about the recent study of a modified H5N1 virus with aContinue Reading

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