When people think of the Rabies virus they will either think of rabid animals or a more recent The Office episode from America. One particular member of the Rhabdoviridae family of viruses is vesicular stomatitis virus, and it affects insects and mammals, including cattle. 

Is there a device that could stop people from destroying themselves? An instrument that could prevent lunatic behaviour and premature death of millions of North Americans? It’s a tall order. But Eureka, with the help of my children there’s finally a solution. 

It’s been said that a little knowledge is an dangerous thing. A report from The Mayo Clinic shows that this is particularly true when the subject is ovarian cancer. And it illustrates how easy it is to both inform women and worry them at the same time.