Avian flu may now be regarded mainly as a threat for birds. But some scientists believe it could become a human pandemic. In today’s Underreported feature, Dr. Michael T. Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), and Peter Aldhous, Chief News & Features Editor Nature Magazine, shed some light on the disease.
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Music: “Roysksopp’s Night Out” by Royksopp and “How was it for YOU” by Gare DU Nord
» Underreported series
Music: “Roysksopp’s Night Out” by Royksopp and “How was it for YOU” by Gare DU Nord
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