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A Secret Weapon Against Zika and Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases

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Overview

Explore the origins and spread of the Zika virus in this 15-minute TED Talk by molecular biologist Nina Fedoroff. Learn about the global impact of mosquito-borne diseases and discover a controversial proposal to combat these deadly infections by preventing infected mosquitoes from multiplying. Gain insights into the scientific approach to tackling emerging health threats and consider the potential implications of innovative disease control methods.

Syllabus

A secret weapon against Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases | Nina Fedoroff

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  • Durga Shankar
    Nice but short,it should have covered almost all the diseases by mosquitoes like malaria,dengue,chikungunya etc almost 6 or seven, keeping in mind the global scenario after covid where diseases spread worldwide very fast.

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