Using Insects to Research Viruses and Asthma Deaths in Melbourne
Nov 28, 2016•15 min
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Episode description
Humans have mainly left invertebrates out of the equation for medical research, instead thinking about animals that are more similar to us. Researchers looking at invertebrates have discovered at least 1500 previously unknown viruses. Plus: multiple people hospitalised in Melbourne with asthma following intense storms.
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