All Adrian Smith articles
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NewsDeadly chicken disease: ancient DNA reveals evolution of virulence
Using genetic analyses, an international team has revealed the evolutionary history of the pathogen of a fatal disease in chickens.
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NewsAncient DNA reveals how a chicken virus evolved to become more deadly
Scientists have used ancient DNA to trace the evolution of Marek’s Disease Virus (MDV), showing how viruses evolve to become more virulent and could lead to the development of better ways to treat viral infections.
