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Swine flu combined four different viral strains

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The massive pandemic that terrified the globe in the early twenty-first century was essentially a bizarre microbiological Frankenstein. This highly successful pathogen casually borrowed genetic fragments from birds, humans, and multiple separate porcine populations to create a perfectly adaptable weapon. It proves that viruses are terrifyingly excellent at stealing the best parts of their competitors.

Swine flu combined four different viral strains
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