Scientists Have Re-Created The Deadly 1918 Flu Virus. Why? - Forbes

With all the controversy about gain-of-function work in viruses, you might think that scientists have stopped doing that kind of work. You'd be mistaken.

Collage of various newspaper headlines related to the previous year's influenza pandemic, Chicago, ... [+] Illinois, 1919. Headlines include 'Police Raid Saloons in War on Influenza,' 'Flu Curfew to … [+6358 chars]

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