How do bird flu viruses spontaneously evolve into more dangerous variants?
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Project summary
To understand why bird flu viruses have repeatedly mutated into more virulent forms, researchers will establish a novel in vitro system focusing on the viral components responsible for introducing mutations. In combination with a high-sensitivity sequencing method, the system will shed light how more dangerous bird flu viruses can emerge.
More detailed information
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Mathis Funk
Role Erasmus MC:
Coördinator
Department:
Viroscience
Project website:
Not available
Funding Agency:
ZonMw
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