Human infection of H7N9 avian influenza in China’s Inner Mongolia Human infection of H7N9 avian influenza in China’s Inner Mongolia Official Chinese news agency Xinhua has reported a human infection of the H7N9 strain of avian influenza. China’s Inner Mongolia region reported on 6 April a case of human infection with the H7N9 bird flu […]
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Boehringer Ingelheim acquires stake in SoundTalks NV, begins pilot programme Boehringer Ingelheim has acquired a minority stake in SoundTalks NV, a Belgian company. SoundTalks NV has developed a digital monitoring tool that seeks to improve the healthcare of pigs and helps farmers operate more efficiently. “We are proud to partner with SoundTalks NV to offer
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Variations in chicken genes could help fight viruses Variations in chicken genes could help fight viruses Researchers from the UK have identified variations in the genes of chicken antiviral proteins (IFITMs), which could have an impact on their ability to fight viral infections. The collaborative study, carried out by The Pirbright Institute and Imperial College
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7 million people in China left cities to move to rural areas and take up farming last year, and it reveals a growing trend A rising number of educated urbanites in China are choosing to wave goodbye to city life and head back to the land. “Reverse urbanization” is picking up as infrastructure improves in
