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UK study finds some seabirds may develop immunity to bird flu - GOV.UK

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Mary Wilson

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Published 20 October 2023​

From: Animal and Plant Health Agency, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, UK Research and Innovation and The Rt Hon Lord Benyon​
  • Scientists have discovered Northern Gannets and Shag are showing signs of developing immunity to avian influenza in research published today.
  • The top scientific research consortium has secured £3.3 million additional funding for further research into avian influenza transmission due to continued risk of spread of disease
  • New research will explore the evolution of the virus and the ability to predict new strains, protecting both animal and human health.
As part of a major research consortium announced last June, the UK’s top scientists have discovered that some seabirds are demonstrating immunity to avian influenza.

Preliminary investigations in a small sample size of some species of seabird, including Northern gannets and Shag, revealed specific immunity to H5N1 showing exposure and recovery in a proportion of birds. ...

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-study-finds-some-seabirds-may-develop-immunity-to-bird-flu
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