UnEpisode 3: The Bright Side of Viruses: Creating Life, Curing Diseases and Driving Cars!

19/04/2021 10 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3

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Episode Synopsis

Given the panic, death and disruption caused by the COVID 19 virus, it will not surprise you that this word originated from the Sanskrit word vish, or visa, and the Zoroastrian vīša - all meaning poison. We have heard enough about the harmful side of viruses, but did you know that they are responsible for the very survival of our species. In fact, 10% of human DNA is from viruses!
And, yes, they can soon power our cars, 'virus-powered cars'! 
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