Combo Human-Bird Antibody May Ward Off Avian Flu (KOLD News 13 Tuscon) By Ed Edelson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Oct. 13 (HealthDay News) -- "Humanized" bird flu antibodies could work as both vaccine and... [News Source]

Bird flu: Who’s next? Bangladesh!The Role of Public Administration (News From Bangladesh) In comparison to malaria and diarroeal diseases, which together kill over 3 million people every year, bird flu has killed very few people. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the H5N1 virus may mutate into a new human flu virus against, which humans have no immunity. [News Source]

Human Bird Flu Vaccine Production May Start In Russia In 2007 (Medical News Today) After completing trials, a human bird flu vaccine to combat H5N1 may be manufactured as early as next spring, according to scientists at the Microgen Center, Russia.Anton Katlinsky, CEO, The Microgen Center, said "Completing the full cycle of trials will take several months. [click link for full article] [News Source]

Combo Human-Bird Antibody May Ward Off Avian Flu (HealthDay via Yahoo! News) FRIDAY, Oct. 13 (HealthDay News) -- "Humanized" bird flu antibodies could work as both vaccine and treatment during a major outbreak in people, a new study indicates. [News Source]

UR researchers report bird flu vaccine find (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) University of Rochester researchers might have unlocked an important discovery about protecting ourselves against avian influenza. [News Source]

Effective Preventive Drug Against Bird Flu Developed In The Mouse (Science Daily) Researchers have developed what could be used as an effective preventive drug against bird flu. In a study published today in the open access journal Respiratory Research, researchers have created antibodies against the avian flu virus H5N1 that work in mice both as a preventive drug, or prophylaxis, when administered before infection, and as a treatment for bird flu. [News Source]

Kenya farmers embrace organic farming. The global bird-flu scare, the spinach health scare in America and even the gaseous causing vegetables consumed locally have all one common feature; they offer a market opportunity for Kenya’s growing pool of organic farmers. [News Source]

Merits of novel bird flu vaccine studied. A unique study suggests there may be a way to kick-start people's protection against bird flu just in case it triggers a worldwide outbreak years from now. [News Source]