What's Really Happening on Plum Island?

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What's Really Happening on Plum Island?

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Feb 21, 2019

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The research facility on New York's Plum Island holds some of the most dangerous livestock diseases known to humankind. Learn about its history (and uncertain future) in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Feb 21, 2019

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