Originally posted by: Pippy
You know if we actually do get an avian flu with human receptors we will be fucked. My virology professor last semester scared the shit out of me with this stuff. I feel so helpless against viruses...
Animals basically are helpless against viruses, until we get used to encountering certain ones and get natural immunity, or take away the chance for the real nasty ones to even spread. Brand new strains or new viruses tend to fuck us all up.
Viruses are nature's means for population control. We humans and our fancy medical knowledge have mightily pissed off the Mother. She's gonna send swine flu, avian flu, and some other cocktails are way back to back. :Q