Topic: Contagion

Scientists Have Created a 'Contagion'-Strength Virus

AP

Scientists have successfully mutated the H5N1 bird flu virus into one that could kill hundreds of millions. The World Health Organization would like them to keep quiet.

By Dino Grandoni

Oct 5, 2011

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