Creating Disease Resistant Chickens: A Viable Solution to Avian Influenza?

Influenza A virus (IAV) represents an ongoing threat to human and animal health worldwide. The generation of IAV-resistant chickens through genetic modification and/or selective breeding may help prevent viral spread. The feasibility of creating genetically modified birds has already been demonstrat...

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Main Authors: Fong Yang Looi, Michelle L. Baker, Thomas Townson, Mathilde Richard, Ben Novak, Tim J. Doran, Kirsty R. Short
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/10/10/561