Lab-on-a-chip enables quick test for avian flu (EETimes) Avian influenza (flu) can be detected by a lab-on-a-chip from Singapore researchers, who claim the test can now be performed in less than 30 minutes. [News Source]

New Mexico agencies monitoring birds for avian influenza (Albuquerque Tribune) The state Department of Game and Fish and other agencies are monitoring poultry and waterfowl in New Mexico for avian influenza, including the H5N1 bird flu virus that has spread through birds in Asia, Europe and Africa. [News Source]

City prepares for possible avian flu outbreak (The Titusville Herald) The Titusville Fire Department is using a state grant to prepare for the potential onset of an avian flu outbreak to purchase personal protective equipment, including respirators, said a department official. [News Source]

Indonesian woman dies of avian flu (Gulf Times) JAKARTA: A 44-year-old woman from Indonesia’s Sumatra island has died of bird flu, raising the toll in the nation worst affected by the disease to 87, the health ministry said yesterday. [News Source]

Bird-flu virus mutation discovered by Japanese and Vietnamese scientists (Vietnam Net) VietNamNet Bridge - Japanese and Vietnamese scientists have identified a mutation of an H5N1 avian flu virus that can grow in the human upper respiratory tracts. [News Source]