Mammals

**Evolutionary Leap**: New H5N1 Flu Virus Strain Evolves Airborne Transmission Capability, Raising Concerns for Mammals and Humans

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Researchers at Penn State have recently made a groundbreaking discovery regarding a strain of the H5N1 influenza virus, shedding light on its potential to evolve and infect mammals, including humans. The study, which involved reconstructing the virus from genetic sequences, highlights the importance of surveillance in monitoring mutations that could increase the virus’s ability to infect and spread. This finding is significant in understanding the risks posed by the virus to both animal and human …

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Revolutionary Study Challenges Charles Darwin’s Theory: Mammals Show Surprising Equality Between Sexes!

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Researchers from the City University of New York and Princeton have challenged Charles Darwin’s long-standing theory of sexual size dimorphism in mammals. Darwin’s belief that male mammals are typically larger than females due to competition and reproductive roles has been upended by a recent study examining 429 mammal species. The findings suggest that in most cases, there is no significant difference in size between males and females. Traditionally, dimorphism has been associated with species where …

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