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Where Did The Coronavirus Start? Virus Hunters Find Clues In Bats

Where Did The Coronavirus Start? Virus Hunters Find Clues In Bats

FromShort Wave


Where Did The Coronavirus Start? Virus Hunters Find Clues In Bats

FromShort Wave

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Apr 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Bats are critically important for ecosystems around the world. But they also harbor some of the toughest known zoonotic diseases, and are the likely origin point for this coronavirus. Short Wave reporter Emily Kwong talks about leading theories on where this coronavirus came from, the work of virus hunters, and the rise of emerging zoonotic diseases.
Released:
Apr 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.