New Muscle Discovered! (pg. 187 article)
In 1995, two dentists discovered a previously unidentified muscle(sphenomandibularis) in their cadaver dissection.
Clinical Connection: Polio (pg. 197)
With the ever present thought of H1N1 looming in our minds, we read about another virus that was a major threat to children in the 1940's & 50's. Luckily a vaccine was created to help individuals fight off the virus. Although polio is not discussed much today, it is still a threat to people without access to the vaccine. Sometimes vaccines aren't the only answer. Viruses are resilient & mutate at alarming rates in order to survive. Although the WHO intended to eradicate the polio virus by 2000, this virus has made another surge. This article also illudes to a darker side of virology...politics.
Based on your reading about the polio virus, please comment on the following questions:
1. What did you find interesting?
2. What questions do you have?
Please read 3 other classmates comment & respond. DUE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th by 4pm.
Monday, November 30, 2009
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