An excerpt of the text you get if you click the "isolated" link:
"An 18 nucleotide region of H5 is found in the Ebola env gene, signaling the exchange of genetic information between H5N1 and Ebola (the sequence is specific for H5N1 isolates). Variations in sequences between Ebola or Marburg strains has been noted and Ebola like other viruses can evolve rapidly via recombination."
Sounds far-fetched, but if it's true, this is fascinating stuff. Exchange of genetic information between H5N1 and Ebola? If I were unaware of Henry Niman's reputation, I might be laughing out loud. I'm not laughing.
Curious about something: Does anyone know what sorts of critters can host Ebola? I haven't been paying attention.
Mammals. Flies. Mosquitos (unverified). This strain - BIRDS.
Migratory birds are the equivalent of an ICBM in delivery systems. Unstoppable, and certain as sunrise.