‘Mx’ genes keep bird flu away in indiginous chickens

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'Mx' genes keep bird flu away in indigenous chickens
At least 62 per cent of chickens indigenous to Indonesia are resistant
to bird flu, thanks to a gene in their body called Mx, the Indonesian
Institute of Science (LIPI) revealed last week.

March 31, 2009- At least 62 per cent of chickens indigenous to Indonesia are resistant
to bird flu, thanks to a gene in their body called Mx, the Indonesian
Institute of Science (LIPI) revealed last week. |READ MORE