Monthly Archives: May 2009

It’s now widely known that influenza type A viruses that usually infect ducks and other water birds can jump species to infect the human respiratory tract. Such transmission from birds to humans remains rare and tends to happen when some … Continue reading →

The 1967 movie hit, The Graduate, featured this now famous slice of dialogue between young Benjamin Braddock and a boozy Mr. McGuire: Mr. McGuire:  I want to say one word to you.  Just one word. Benjamin:  Yes, sir. Mr. McGuire:  … Continue reading →