Single mutation of bird flu virus could allow it to spread among people, research says

The transcript discusses a study on the bird flu virus, specifically the H5N1 strain, highlighting that a single mutation could enable it to spread among humans. While this does not indicate an imminent pandemic, researchers emphasize the importance of vigilance and surveillance. The study was conducted by the Scripps Research Institute and published in the journal Science.

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