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The newest Science Bulletin explores the science of our species, covering fossil and genetic research on human evolution as well as studies on human health and neuroscience. Biweekly news stories update viewers about the latest findings with compelling graphics of scientific models and data, medical imaging, and field photographs. Feature stories follow the researchers working to answer key scientific questions about the past, present, and future of Homo sapiens.
Examples of Human content:

Human News
Scientists Identify Earliest Primate. New fossils end a primate debate.
New Lactose Tolerance Mutation Found. Shows how culture may influence genes
Earliest Evidence of Modern Humans in Europe. Supports timing of migration out of Africa


Feature Stories
Avian Flu: Preparing for the Next Pandemic Outbreaks of avian influenza are killing both domestic poultry and wild birds across Asia and Europe. While the virus is lethal to about half of the humans who contract it from birds, a pandemic has yet to occur because this influenza can’t effectively transmit from person to person. Scientists are preparing for that to change. Learn how research teams are sampling migrating waterfowl as well as sequencing the deadly, long-dormant 1918 virus in an effort to stay ahead of the evolving avian flu. A goal of the race is to develop an efficient, effective vaccine for millions of people worldwide.


 

Human News: Bilingual Brain "Switch" Found
Human News: Most Complete "Lucy" Fossil Found
Feature story: Avian Flu: Preparing for the Next Pandemic
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