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Jul 01, 2013

Jul 01, 2013

FDA bans some imports from Turkey as hepatitis count rises

The FDA will detain pomegranate seeds from Goknur Foodstuffs of Turkey over hepatitis concerns.

Apr 25, 2013

Apr 25, 2013

Study: Lab-derived H5N1 virus component binds to human receptors

(CIDRAP News) – A new study suggests that a lab-derived hybrid H5N1 influenza virus that is capable of airborne transmission among ferrets may well be capable of doing the same thing in humans.