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Incredible - using AI, 161,979 putative RNA virus species and 180 RNA virus supergroups identified (mostly) in SRA. A massive increase in the number of described viruses: in 2022, ICTV has classified 11,273 named virus species. 👉sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Finally, we have H5N1 serology data from Missouri. 🙏🏻 CDC. Both the MO patient and their household contact were positive for antibodies against H5N1 in 1/3 tests. This is not definitive per WHO criteria (2 tests positive) but does suggest infection. cnn.com/2024/10/24/hea…

I’m pleased to share our latest #preprint, describing a scalable, high-throughput, optimized #nanopore based sequencing method for genomic surveillance of #influenza A virus across various host species. Funded by MCID Bern and Swiss National Science Foundation. Dr. Jenna Kelly 👩🏻‍🔬👩🏻‍💻🦠🧬🇨🇦🇨🇭 Universität Bern researchsquare.com/article/rs-521…

H5N1 on a mixed farm, with - from the description- direct contact between poultry and pigs. Not a desirable situation. Would be good to know how many of such farms there are. Entry of H5N1 into the pig population would crank up level of concern aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-an…

In case people have forgotten, the 2009 #H1N1 pandemic began when a new flu strain emerged in pigs and spread to humans. Now, with #H5N1 #birdflu detected in pigs, there's reason for concern. Cross-species flu transmission can bring unpredictable risks—preparedness is

“We’re very excited to see what people do with this” AlphaFold3 is open at last go.nature.com/4fHAfio

BREAKING: #Tanzania declares a #Marburg virus outbreak with 1 confirmed case and 25 suspected in Kagera Region. Africa CDC is deploying 12 public health experts within 24 hours & committing $2M to support swift containment. More details: ow.ly/Zqmm50UJIFY #AfricaResponds

Withdrawing the U.S. from the WHO weakens global health security. It means slower outbreak detection, weaker outbreak response, and less coordination on emerging threats like H5N1 to AMR among so many other negative impacts. Global health is interconnected—this decision

WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw Geneva – The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization. WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the

As a proud American, I share regret for the decision of the US to withdraw from World Health Organization (WHO). I & my incredible colleagues all over the world are focused on helping the people we serve. More determined than ever. #ProudToBeWHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Mike Ryan Chikwe Ihekweazu Gabby Stern Dr Abdi R Mahamud

🚨 FINALLY OUT IN nature. A tour de force effort. 🦇 10 new bat genomes, excess of immune gene adaptations, species specific adaptations in ISG15, and anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity of bat ISG15. Bat Researcher - A.Prof. Aaron Irving Michael Hiller CIHR-III | IRSC-IMII NSERC / CRSNG #LZCI #Bat1K nature.com/articles/s4158…

USDA confirms spillover of 2nd H5N1 avian flu genotype into dairy cattle Detection of the D1.1. genotype, linked to two severe infections in people, came from the national milk testing program. cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenz…

🚨 Ohio reports its first probable human case of #influenza A(H5). An adult male farm worker in Mercer County, exposed to deceased poultry, has tested positive—but no details yet on clinical status or virus sequencing. With bird flu spreading, this is a terrible time to be

You might wonder why foreign aid matters for you- in a purely selfish sense. Why care about other countries or people? My column below: theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

RFK as HHS.gov is a disaster for public health. His long history of spreading #vaccine misinformation & undermining science puts lives at risk. It’s disappointing officials didn't take a stronger stand against this—our health depends on leaders who trust evidence, not

A fantastic article by Dr. Gregg Gonsalves on the dangers we’re facing and a potential path forward 👇🏻 nytimes.com/2025/02/13/opi…

Doing the unthinkable: The deep cuts to the CDC's workforce today are expected to decimate the Epidemic Intelligence Service, a program that has trained public health rapid responders for decades. Envy of the world. Poof! statnews.com/2025/02/14/tru…

US CDC HIV page, prevention. See the banner text.

Hundreds of workers at the CDC. More than 1,000 at the NIH. Scores of staffers at the FDA. Trump’s purge of federal employees includes those doing lifesaving work. Many of them expressed fear at what would happen to the projects they left behind. propublica.org/article/trump-…

Can AlphaFold3 predict the function of viral proteins? I'll be giving an online seminar about it on March 27! Registration is free sib.swiss/training/cours…