Tag: Risk
Pig Detection of H5N1 Virus Raises Concerns of Bird Flu Seasonal Flu Hybridization
The H5N1 avian influenza virus has been causing concern as it spreads through U.S. dairy cow herds and infects human farm workers. Recently, a different strain of the virus was detected in workers on...
Threatened Tree Species: 33% Face Extinction Risk
One third of the world's tree species are facing the risk of extinction, according to a recent assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The IUCN reviewed 47,282 tree species and...