Ruddy turnstones found worldwide (IMAGE)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Ruddy turnstones found worldwide

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Researchers looking at microRNA in ruddy turnstones found 163 different forms of microRNA, two of which are new and unique to birds. They also found differences in the amount of specific microRNAs in birds infected with bird flu. 

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Photo: Louis Westgeest

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