Bird Poop Could Help Predict The Next Flu Pandemic, Scientists Say — All You Want To Know

Representational image of migratory birds, at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district of Assam.
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Researchers from USA's St. Jude Children's Research Hospital believe bird droppings hold crucial clues to detecting & mitigating spread of flu viruses like H1N1 & H5N1. Here's what you need to know.
With memories of the Covid-19 pandemic still fresh, global health experts are intensifying their search for ways to prevent future pandemics. A team from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Delaware Bay, USA, is drawing attention to an unlikely ally in the fight against viral outbreaks: bird poop. Bird Poop: A Treasure Trove Of Viral Clues Delaware Bay, a haven for migratory birds, becomes a hotspot for virological research each spring as millions of birds feast on the eggs of





