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The human body has an impressive arsenal of defenses against pathogens. But bacteria and viruses are
wily opponents, and tackling the most dangerous ones has become a battle of wits--one in which
scientists have had both stunning successes and frustrating defeats. They must remain vigilant:
germs have plagued our species since its inception and they are here to stay.
Scientific American has long covered developments in the war on germs. In this exclusive online
edition, prominent researchers and journalists discuss the new weapons of this war, such as virus-
fighting drugs, edible vaccines and novel antibiotics; emerging enemies, such as anthrax and chronic
wasting disease; and the all-too familiar foes HIV and hepatitis C. --The Editors
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Beyond Chicken Soup by William A. Haseltine The antiviral era is upon us, with an array of virus-
fighting drugs on the market and in development. Research into viral genomes is fueling much of
this progress
Behind Enemy Lines by K.C. Nicolaou and Christopher N.C. Boddy A close look at the inner workings
of microbes in the era of escalating antibiotic resistance is offering new strategies for
designing drugs
Edible Vaccines by William H.R. Langridge, sidebar by Ricki Rusting One day children may get
immunized by munching on foods instead of enduring shots. More important, food vaccines might save
millions who now die for lack of access to traditional inoculants
The Unmet Challenges of Hepatitis C by Adrian M. Di Bisceglie and Bruce R. Bacon Some 1.8 percent of
the U.S. adult population are infected with the hepatitis C virus, most without knowing it
Attacking Anthrax by John. A. T. Young and R. John Collier Recent discoveries are suggesting much-
needed strategies for improving prevention and treatment. High on the list: ways to neutralize the
anthrax bacterium's fiendish toxin
Shoot This Deer by Philip Yam Chronic wasting disease, a cousin of mad cow disease, is spreading
among wild deer in parts of the U.S. Left unchecked, the fatal sickness could threaten North
American deer populations-and maybe livestock and humans.
Hope in a Vial by Carol Ezzell Will there be an AIDS vaccine anytime soon?
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