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Predicting The Next Outbreak

The program is supposed to identify new viruses in animals before they spread to humans. (Photo courtesy of the US Fish and Wildlife Service)

A new coalition wants to set up an early warning system for diseases that pass between animals and humans. Samara Freemark reports some research institutions and conservation groups are launching the PREDICT program:

A news release on the program

More info from UC Davis

Producer: Samara Freemark
Release Date: November 9, 2009
Running Time: :51

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