Common Cold Virus Came From Birds About 200 Years Ago, Study Suggests
ScienceDaily (Nov. 30, 2008) — A virus that causes cold-like symptoms in humans originated in birds and may have crossed the species barrier around 200 years ago, according to a new article published in the Journal of General Virology. Scientists hope their findings will help us understand how potentially deadly viruses emerge in humans.
Common Cold Virus Came From Birds About 200 Years Ago, Study Suggests
