Genetic Mutation Reduces Severity of Bird Flu
A new study reveals that the severity of bird flu in chickens is partially dependent on their genetic makeup. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have identified genetic variations in chickens, which can make them more or less susceptible to the virus. The findings offer insight into why some chickens are more severely affected by the virus than others, and could help inform breeding strategies to reduce the spread of the virus. This is important as bird flu is a growing problem in poultry production across the world.
source: Phys.org