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Ducks contaminated by mercury pollution are significantly more likely to get bird flu, a study says, pointing towards another way that human-driven changes to the natural world increase the risk of viruses spreading. Bird flu rarely infects humans but persistent outbreaks in the U.S.&...

Mercury pollution makes ducks more likely to get bird flu: study

Wild ducks contaminated with mercury are more likely to be affected by avian flu, a study reveals on Wednesday, once again pointing to the impact of environmental pollution linked…

Ducks contaminated by mercury pollution are significantly more likely to get bird flu, a study found Wednesday, pointing towards another way that human-driven

PARIS - Ducks contaminated by mercury pollution are significantly more likely to get bird flu, a study found on Wednesday, pointing towards another way that human-driven changes to the natural world increase the risk of viruses spreading. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Ducks contaminated by mercury pollution are significantly more likely to get bird flu, a study found Wednesday, pointing towards another way that human-driven changes to the natural world increase the…

The National Science Foundation has awarded Georgetown University $12.5 million to lead a global team of scientists in establishing a collaborative institute de

Stephanie Seifert has been named as a co‑lead investigator for a new National Science Foundation-funded institute designed to advance research and education around viral emergence.

The National Science Foundation has awarded Georgetown University $12.5 million to lead a global team of scientists in establishing a collaborative institute designed to advance research and education around viral emergence -- the process of viruses jumping from animals to humans.

A top mining magnate and a little-known bank backed by major global investors are among initial bidders for Citigroup’s Mexican unit, according to people with knowledge of the talks.