Racing to detect viruses before they reach humans | DW Documentary

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What if the next pandemic could be detected before it spreads?

In the rainforests of the Central African Republic, researchers are tracking pathogens that can spread between animals and humans. By studying bats, gorillas and other wildlife, they hope to identify potential threats before they become global outbreaks.

Viruses that originate in animals have repeatedly changed the course of human …

What if the next pandemic could be detected before it spreads?

In the rainforests of the Central African Republic, researchers are tracking pathogens that can spread between animals and humans. By studying bats, gorillas and other wildlife, they hope to identify potential threats before they become global outbreaks.

Viruses that originate in animals have repeatedly changed the course of human …

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