The result supports what many scientists have long suspected: that modern living has cleaved away large segments of the bacterial population, called the human microbiome, that once lived with and within our ancestors. A better understanding of that deficit could explain and potentially help prevent a host of chronic diseases that are common in Western society, including obesity, asthma, allergies and diabetes.

Great Article for students to see perspective - and answers the question, 'why can't we just seal all the borders to countries where the epidemic is worst?'

Ebola's toll on West African Economies

A frightening look at how population plays a role in the spread of Ebola ... and what geographic factors have changed the spread of this outbreak.

National Geographic 'The Future of Food'

National Geographic 8 month exploration into Food ... video and links

Annotated map of spread of Ebola

Ethics of experimental drugs used on Ebola victims

Overview of geographic factors contributing to spread of disase