Are Emerging Diseases New or Old?

Are Emerging Diseases New or Old?

Are Emerging Diseases New or Old?

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases sent this bulletin at 04/29/2014 02:25 PM EDT

Are Emerging Diseases New or Old?

Emerging infectious diseases may actually be older than we think. NIAID grantee Pardis Sabeti examines how Ebola and other viruses evolve. Work from her lab and others may help us respond effectively to infectious threats around the world.

Dr. Sabeti’s research is highlighted in the NIH Common Fund’s 10-year Commemoration Video Contest, so “Like” the video if you want to vote.

Watch the video here.