A new study highlights both the promise and the limitations of gene editing, as a highly lethal form of avian influenza continues to spread around the world.
Tag: Birds
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Nearly 1,000 Migrating Birds Die After Striking Chicago Building
At least 961 birds died in one night in Chicago after crashing into the windows of the McCormick Place Lakeside Center during the height of the fall migration.
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How Do You Fight Bird Flu in France? Vaccinate 64 Million Ducks.
The inoculations are aimed at curbing the spread of a lethal strain of bird flu, and to support foie gras, a cherished delicacy.
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Bird Flu Raced Through South America. Antarctica Could Be Next.
More than 100 million birds breed in the region, and many are likely to be vulnerable to the virus, scientists warned.
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In New York City, the Chances of Spotting a Rare Bird are on the Rise
Sharp-eyed birders might spot brown boobies, a tropical species once rare even in the Southern states. A flock of Canada geese might just include a pink-footed goose, too.