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  • n  wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended; widely distributed
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  • Duck genome provides new insight into fighting bird flu
    The duck genome consortium has completed the genome sequencing and analysis of the duck (Anas platyrhynchos), one principal natural host of influenza A viruses, which caused a new epidemic in China since this February. This work reveals some noteworthy conclusions and provides an invaluable resource for unraveling the interactive mechanisms between the host and influenza viruses.
    June 10, 2013 - Science Daily
  • The duck genome provides new insight into fighting bird flu
    ( BGI Shenzhen ) The duck genome consortium, consisted of scientists from China Agricultural University, BGI, University of Edinburgh and other institutes has completed the genome sequencing and analysis of the duck (Anas platyrhynchos), one principal natural host of influenza A viruses. This work reveals some noteworthy conclusions and provides an invaluable resource for unraveling the ...
    June 9, 2013 - EurekAlert!

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