Dangerous superbug can be transmitted from pigs to humans
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Tag: pigs
Scientists taught pigs to use a joystick
There’s a new gamer in town.
Chinese researchers find new swine flu strain in pigs. But slim chances of a new pandemic
The virus can be transmitted from pigs to humans, but not between humans. No reason to panic yet.
Livestock-MRSA found in British-sourced pork at Asda and Sainsbury’s
British-grown pork livestock has been tested positive for livestock associated MRSA, the Guardian reports.
If you want to learn how well a pig is doing, listen to its grunts
One of the most familiar livestock animals seems to signal information about their personalities, but also wellbeing, by grunting.
Genetically-altered pigs to become humanity’s source for “spare” organs
Among all the species with which we share the animal kingdom, pigs are the ones whose organs are best suited ...
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The swine flu paaanic [pics, slightly NSFW]
Swine flu has been officially declared a pandemic, and although it's not one of the deadliest by any standards, it ...