The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that dairy cows in nine states have been infected with bird flu in 2024. U.S. Department of Agriculture, CC BY Jason Lombard, Colorado State University Colorado has highly pathogenic avian influenza – also known as HPAI or bird flu – on a dairy farm, the ninth
ph. Helena Nechaeva/Shutterstock Frances Spragge, University of Oxford and Erik Bakkeren, University of Oxford In the last decade, it has become increasingly clear that a gut full of friendly microbes (the microbiome) is vital for our good health. It has also become clear that a healthy microbiome is one with a diverse population
A Journey Through the Hidden Universe of Microorganisms and Their Impact on Our Lives Our world is teeming with life beyond the realm of human perception: a microscopic universe populated by millions of diverse species that have an immense impact on our lives and the planet we inhabit. This article delves into the
Influenza viruses are responsible for millions of cases globally and significantly threaten public health. Since pandemic and zoonotic influenza viruses have emerged in the last 20 years and some of the viruses have resulted in high mortality in humans, a universal influenza vaccine is needed to provide comprehensive protection against a wide range
Working with dangerous viruses sounds like trouble – but here’s what scientists learn from studying pathogens in secure labs Jerry Malayer, Oklahoma State University There are about 1,400 known human pathogens – viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and helminths that can cause a person’s injury or death. But in a world with a trillion