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What happens if an engineered virus escapes the lab?

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Since the 1970s, researchers have engineered superbugs. While this research could help us prepare for future outbreaks, the stakes of this work are extremely high: if even one dangerous virus escaped a lab, it could cause a global pandemic. So, what can we do to minimize risk? And is the knowledge gained even worth the risk in the first place? Dig into the ongoing debate over virology research. [Directed by Kevin Herrmann, AIM Creative Studios, narrated by George Zaidan, music by André Aires].

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Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
TED-Ed
Year
2023
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Medicine and health, Philosophy, Teaching and learning
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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