Biomedical researchers take a virtual look at the spread of the avian flu virus through Google Earth. 

With Keyhole Markup Language on Google Earth scientists were able to trace the course of the disease over the past decade.

The Google Earth project animates the spread of avian flu virus. In addition the data contains information on all known strains of the evolving flu virus plus all its host organisms. So far avian flu has not proven highly contagious among humans with fewer than 300 known cases worldwide. However, medical research is watching the virus's spread and evolution.

To view the virus virtually, you will need to download Google Earth and then copy this link into your browser.

[via meshly]