Dutch scientists have created a new deadly strain of the H5N1 virus, which is better known as "bird flu". The new mutation of the virus was created by Ron Foucheir of the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam
According to the "creator" of the new monster, the new strain is just as dangerous to health as its predecessor, but has a higher degree of infectivity. The scientist presented his research at the congress in Malta in September this year, which caused a storm of indignation among scientists.
According to some researchers, conducting such research is extremely irresponsible. The majority protested against the publication of the data, since terrorists can get to the deadly virus and cause an epidemic of bird flu in the world.
However, according to other scientists, the results of the study are extremely important because they can greatly help in understanding how mutations occur among influenza viruses.
“It is impossible to imagine anything more dangerous to humans than a new strain of avian influenza,” says Paul Keim of the National Council for Biological Safety. In the past, Keim has done research on the anthrax virus (anthrax).
“Anthrax is like a toy scarecrow compared to the new strain of bird flu,” Keim says.
Note, according to the US Department of Health, more than 500 people have been infected with the H5N1 virus in different countries, more than 60% of those infected have died.
Based on media materials