In today's podcast, we explore recent outbreaks of bird flu in Russia and Kazakhstan, and what the implications might be for Europe. Also, a look at tuberculosis in Africa. More than half a million Africans are dying from the disease each year. The World Health Organization is looking at ways to stop its spread. In other medical news, the US Food and Drug Administration is looking at how to regulate the use of leeches and maggots in medicine. It may gross you out, but the little critters are still very useful in today's world of high-tech medical care. And finally, we send you into the weekend with some podsafe music, courtesy of Norway's Don Juan Dracula, and we read some of your comments on hacker Gary Mackinnon. Let's get this party started.
