The Microbial Planet
Special | 49m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Jo Handelsman explores the impact of microorganisms on our health and the world around us.
Jo Handelsman, Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery at UW-Madison, discusses the viruses, fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms classified as microbes. Handelsman explains that the study of these pathogens led to an understanding of the immune system, the causes of infectious diseases, and the need for vaccinations.
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University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
University Place is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
The Microbial Planet
Special | 49m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Jo Handelsman, Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery at UW-Madison, discusses the viruses, fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms classified as microbes. Handelsman explains that the study of these pathogens led to an understanding of the immune system, the causes of infectious diseases, and the need for vaccinations.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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