Grow Microbiology

How and Why Do Animal Viruses Jump!

March 28, 2022 McGraw Hill Season 2 Episode 12
Grow Microbiology
How and Why Do Animal Viruses Jump!
Show Notes

Spillover events, just like the Black Death in the 14th century, continue today. Watch this engaging short video to learn more about this phenomenon, which has more recently brought us AIDS, and COVID-19. Spillover events are happening much more frequently in the 2000s, and the concept of One Health can help us understand why. Moreover, did you know about spillback? Kelly Cowan explains this in her trademark accessible style in this audio podcast.