Research archive : Avian Flu

Nature Publishing Group's unique research archive documents the landmark scientific achievements of the avian flu research community in trying to understand and predict the biology of the H5N1 virus, and develop new and better drugs and vaccines.

China's challenges FREE

By almost every measure, China's growth is extraordinary. But behind the astonishing statistics is a more complex reality.

Nature

Published:: 23 July 2008

Keywords:: China

Genomic analysis of increased host immune and cell death responses induced by 1918 influenza virus

Nature

Published:: 27 September 2006

Keywords:: China; Influenza; Pandemic; Virulence; Apoptosis; Cytokines; Host Defense; Gene Sequence; 1918 Spanish Flu

Chinese hesitancy on avian flu FREE

The time has come for China to start pulling its weight as a participant in the global response to bird flu — and to learn to collaborate more openly.

Nature

Published:: 25 January 2006

Keywords:: China; Epidemiology; Poultry

Avian flu: H5N1 virus outbreak in migratory waterfowl

A worrying development could help to spread this dangerous virus beyond its stronghold in southeast Asia.

Nature

Published:: 06 July 2005

Keywords:: China; Disease Transmission; Geese; H5n1 Virus; Pandemic

Is China prepared for microbial threats? FREE

There is no bigger acute microbial threat to China, and to the rest of the world, than an influenza pandemic, and no better time to prepare for this eventuality than now. David Ho asks what more China could be doing.