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Welcome to this Web Focus on Avian Flu, containing news and scientific reports warning about the potential for a new human flu pandemic in the near future. All eyes are on the H5N1 virus which is endemic in both domestic and wild birds in Asia and has already infected and killed more than 50 people; the virus is becoming increasingly virulent, and has been detected in pigs - the ideal 'mixing vessel' for a potentially pandemic strain to evolve that spreads rapidly from person to person. WHO and collaborators are ramping up surveillance efforts and developing new vaccines, while investigations into other influenza virus strains and past pandemics are providing important clues to what it might take for a new pandemic to occur. Studies of the action and structure of influenza viruses, and immune responses against them, are helping to lay the foundations for the development of new drugs and vaccines. Produced in association with The Royal Institution World Science Assembly.
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On a wing and a prayer Free access
Nature 435, 385-386 (26 May 2005) doi:10.1038/435385a
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Bird flu spreads among Java's pigs Free access
Nature 435, 390 (26 May 2005) doi:10.1038/435390a
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Avian flu: Are we ready? Free access
Nature 435, 399 (26 May 2005) doi:10.1038/435399a
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The flu pandemic: were we ready? Free access
Nature 435, 400-402 (26 May 2005) doi:10.1038/435400a
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Is this our best shot? Free access
Nature 435, 404-406 (26 May 2005) doi:10.1038/435404a
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What's in the medicine cabinet? Free access
Nature 435, 407-409 (26 May 2005) doi:10.1038/435407a
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Current commentaries
Controlling avian flu at the source Free access
Nature 435, 415-416 (26 May 2005) doi:10.1038/435415a
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A weapon the world needs Free access
Nature 435, 417-418 (26 May 2005) doi:10.1038/435417a
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Global task force for influenza Free access
Nature 435, 419-420 (26 May 2005) doi:10.1038/435419a
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Is China prepared for microbial threats? Free access
Nature 435, 421-422 (26 May 2005) doi:10.1038/435421a
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Race against time Free access
Nature 435, 421-422 (26 May 2005) doi:10.1038/435423a
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Avian flu timeline Free access
From 1890 to the present day, the important steps in the spread of avian flu and the research efforts to combat outbreaks are shown in a timeline.
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