WHO urges screening of airline passengers over SARS fears
The World Health Organization advised that flights leaving affected cities should screen for severe acute respiratory syndrome. Passengers showing symptoms or exposure should not board, with health workers guiding airlines. By Thursday, 1,408 cases and 93 deaths were reported globally, and the CDC urged Americans to defer Asia vacations.
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China faces scrutiny over secrecy on deadly illness
The article notes China’s historic pattern of concealing bad news and curb reporting on a SARS like outbreak. Officials and state media have been slow or restrictive in sharing details while deaths and infections rise, provoking Western health groups to question transparency.
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Sperm Receptors Key to New Conception Aims
Research at UCLA identifies a receptor in human sperm responding to chemical attractants that guide it toward the egg. Using bourgeonal, scientists show sperm attraction and undecanal blocking the receptor, suggesting potential nonhormonal contraception or infertility treatments.
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