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Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus: Are we so far from a new pandemic?
While the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet behind our shoulders, due to the repeated appearance of new SARS-CoV-2 variants and subvariants, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus is being increasingly perceived as a global threat.
Veterinarians, key players in the fight against zoonotic pathogens
An interesting Letter to the Editor recently published in Science highlights the actions, the strategies, and the tools through which the potential emergence of a new pandemic caused by the AH5N1 avian influenza virus could be efficiently counteracted (1).
Reevaluating Plate Tectonics: Addressing Theory Limitations and Advocating for Modern Updates
While plate tectonics has been foundational in explaining Earth's geological processes, recent studies have highlighted its limitations, particularly in accounting for Earth's dynamics and crust formation beyond three billion years ago. These insights suggest theoretical updates.