PhysOrg Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 A novel disease in songbirds has rapidly evolved to become more harmful to its host on at least two separate occasions in just two decades, according to a new study. The research provides a real-life model to help understand how diseases that threaten humans can be expected to change in virulence as they emerge. Read the full article on PhysOrg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Merkord Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 National Science Foundation (press release) Evolution in the Blink of an Eye National Science Foundation (press release) The research offers a model to help understand how diseases that threaten humans may change in virulence as they become more prevalent in a host population. "Everybody who's had the flu ... "The jumping of a pathogen to a new host, such as bird flu ... and more » View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScienceDaily Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 A novel disease in songbirds has rapidly evolved to become more harmful to its host on at least two separate occasions in just two decades, according to a new study. The research provides a real-life model to help understand how diseases that threaten humans can be expected to change in virulence as they emerge. Read the full article on ScienceDaily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Merkord Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Diseases can rapidly evolve to become more virulent Zee News The research provides a real-life model to help understand how diseases that threaten humans can be expected to change in virulence as they emerge. Disease virulence is something of a paradox. In order to spread, viruses and bacteria ... Otherwise, it ... Disease Virulence Evolves in Response to Population Density, ImmunityHealthCanal.com all 3 news articles » View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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