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Decoding Viruses Preview

From the common cold to COVID-19, we explore how viruses live and thrive.

02/10/2021

QED With Dr. B

Decoding Viruses Preview

Preview: Season 1 Episode 3 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

From the common cold to COVID-19, we explore how viruses live and thrive.

Viruses can be deadly or benign yet remain fascinating because they always need a host to survive and reproduce. Scientists studying viruses are optimistic that viruses could actually benefit our lives and planet if their secrets are decoded. Learn how viruses work, and how vaccines are developed plus how viruses can jump from species to species.

02/10/2021

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QED With Dr. B is a local public television program presented by WOSU

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.

Bacteria And Viruses In Our Oceans

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Clip: S1 Ep3 | 6m 23s | A look at the connections between viruses and bacteria in our oceans. (6m 23s)

How Are Vaccines Created?

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Clip: S1 Ep3 | 6m 21s | A look at how vaccines are created and tested before they are approved. (6m 21s)

How Viruses Jump From Species To Species

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Clip: S1 Ep3 | 3m 44s | A look at the ways viruses can jump from species to species. (3m 44s)

How Viruses Work

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Clip: S1 Ep3 | 4m 57s | A look at how viruses work and the effort being done to research them. (4m 57s)

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QED With Dr. B is a local public television program presented by WOSU

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.

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