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NOVA scienceNOW: 1918 Flu

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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this NOVA scienceNOW segment:

Reviving the Virus
The 1918 flu virus genome was published and researchers who used the genome to recreate the virus also published their results. Were these moves justified? Explore arguments for and against these actions, then vote online. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Read answers to viewer questions about the 1918 flu or its reconstruction. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.

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