What risk does H5N1 pose to humans? We hear from David Quammen, author of “Spillover,” about the vast and complicated interplay between influenza, the environment, animals, and humans. Then, molecular virologist Wendy Puryear helps us understand why seals on a remote island can be an early warning system.
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Herpes: Symptoms and Stigma
HPV: Unpacking Papilloma
The Common Cold: A Viral Mystery
RSV: The Quest for a New Vaccine
Polio: The Last Mile
Smallpox: Gone but Not Forgotten
Introducing: Incubation
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