Short Wave

Why We Should Care About Viruses Jumping From Animals To People

Apr 3, 2023

14:24

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Michaeleen Doucleff

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

Why Phosphor Is Causing an Environmental Crisis

2min

The Reality of Zoonautics Spillover

2min

The Mystery of the Flu

2min

The Impact of the Influenza D Virus on Cows

2min

The Emergence of Influenza D in Farm Workers

2min

The Value of Catching Emerging Viruses Early

2min

The Rise of Coronaviruses

3min

The phenomenon of zoonotic spillover — of viruses jumping from animals to people — is incredibly common. The question is: which one will start the next pandemic? NPR science desk correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff brings us her reporting on Influenza D, an emerging virus spreading among cows and other livestock in the United States.

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