H5N1 typically spreads between birds, but can jump to humans, especially if they're living in close proximity.

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Abrams are perhaps the most polarizing humans ever, especially when they kill off favorite characters or use too many lens flares.

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It is therefore essential to understand how this disease is transmitted from one species to another, especially in the case of humans where the infectious prions survive through stages of cooking and digestion.

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Its assault on humans has been relentless, especially among African children.

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Tighter border security can have an effect, but it isn't going to cause hungry humans to stay in place, especially not in these times.

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Especially those that are most closely related to humans, ie animals.

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It does not normally inflect humans, but cases have occurred among people, especially those who have had direct exposure to pigs.

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Ariely also showed data proving humans are prone not to make active decisions, especially when the choice confronting them is difficult.

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Experts say that's an especially important concern because if the drug is ever used in humans for weight loss, patients would likely need to stay on the drug indefinitely, or else see the weight return.

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