Google maps used to track avian flu spread (News-Medical-Net) An interactive "supermap" that portrays the mutations and spread of the avian flu around the globe over time should help researchers and policy makers better understand the virus and anticipate further outbreaks, according to a new study involving University of Colorado at Boulder and Ohio State University researchers. [News Source]

New interactive map shows spread of avian flu virus (News-Medical-Net) Scientists here have designed a new, interactive map of the spread of the avian flu virus (H5N1) that for the first time incorporates genetic, geographic and evolutionary information that may help predict where the next outbreak of the virus is likely to occur. [News Source]

Uganda: Journalists Train in Bird Flu (AllAfrica.com) AFRICA has so many problems that it is easy for leaders to be distracted from bird flu vigilance and preparedness. Yet, chances of defeating avian and human influenza are only brighter through early detection and rapid response. [News Source]

CU Student Uses Google Earth To Track Avian Flu (CBS4 Denver) A student at the University of Colorado - Boulder helped develop a virtual map of how Avian Flu is spreading around the world using the Google Earth program. The map allows anyone to track the disease, who has it and how it's mutating in real time and space. [News Source]

Student Uses Google Earth To Track Avian Flu (KDKA Pittsburgh) A student at the University of Colorado - Boulder helped develop a virtual map of how avian flu is spreading around the world using the Google Earth program. The map allows anyone to track instances of the disease, who has it and how it's mutating in real time and space. [News Source]

Boffins fly Google for bird flu map (Infomatics) Researchers have used Google 's mapping technology to create a "super map" that portrays the mutations and spread of avian flu around the globe. The map has been designed to help researchers and policy makers better understand the virus and anticipate further outbreaks. [News Source]

G&FC Checking Ducks for Avian Influenza (Ashley County Ledger) The outbreak of avian influenza in Asia several years ago has put public health officials on the alert in the U.S. But wildlife managers also play an integral part in monitoring for signs of the virus. [News Source]

Supermap of avian flu yields new info on source and spread. Scientists in Ohio have designed a new, interactive map of the spread of the avian flu virus (H5N1) that for the first time incorporates genetic, geographic and evolutionary information that may help predict where the next outbreak of the virus is likely to occur. [News Source]

Making meat in the lab. Is there any alternative to disease prone, farm-based meat production? Scientists feel that in the long run, cultured meat - meat grown in the laboratory - may be the answer. [News Source]

Ghana investigates bird flu case (africast.com) ACCRA, May 01 -- Information reaching Joy News says the Veterinary Services Department of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture is investigating a case of bird flu infection in Ghana. [News Source]

Now, a Google powered interactive map to track avian flu spread (New Kerala) Washington, May 1 : US researchers have created an interactive map with Google technology to track the spread of avian flu around the globe by specific host groups of birds, mammals and insects. [News Source]

Google map tracks avian flu (Denver Post) Avian flu zips around the globe on the wings of birds and bugs in a new interactive Google Earth map that may help experts study the deadly virus, Boulder researchers said Monday. [News Source]