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  1. Humans

    A Shot against Pandemic Flu: Vaccines would play pivotal role in response

    Mass vaccination should be the linchpin of the U.S. response to an influenza pandemic, according to new computer simulations.

    By Ben Harder
  2. Anthropology

    Mystery Drilling: Ancient teeth endured dental procedures

    Researchers have discovered the oldest known examples of dental work, 11 teeth with drilled holes dating to between 9,000 and 7,500 years ago.

    By Bruce Bower

  3. 19664

    Could it be that the ancient teeth discovered with drill marks but no signs of fillings were drilled to relieve abscesses? On a long holiday weekend years ago, a dentist opened and drained an abscess for me until I could get back home to my regular dentist.