North Korea and H5N1 a sense of proportion
Gwynne Dyer argues that North Korea's nuclear threat pales beside the danger of lab-created pathogen risks. He notes the Erasmus Medical Centre's H5N1 work and Fouchier's mutations, urging caution and publication bans to avoid enabling global dissemination of a lethal virus.
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North Korea
Iran
Japan
Disneyland Tokyo
Kim Jong-un
Kim I-sung
Kim Yong-il
Wester Media
North
Asia
Netherlands
Erasmus Medical Centre
Rotterdam
Ron Fouchier
Dr. No
Fouchier
Mark Wheelis
University California
David Blocking
Slackmas: A Casual Midweek Break Between Holidays
A columnist notes Slackmas a informal week between Christmas and New Year. People plan rest, family time, light travel or warm getaways, with leftovers to snack on and cozy indoor activities. Some work while others enjoy movies, books, puzzles, or outings like skating and snow play.
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National Institutes of Health
Russell
David Ferguson
RS Eee
Soran
Rae
Vier