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Joe DeRisi: Hunting the next killer virus

Biochemist Joe DeRisi talks about amazing new ways to diagnose viruses (and treat the illnesses they cause) using DNA. His work may help us understand malaria, SARS, avian flu -- and the 60 percent of everyday viral infections that go undiagnosed.

English
  • Originally Aired January 30, 2009
  • Runtime 16 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
  • Created February 17, 2025 by
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