Pathogens in the pipeline: How wastewater holds clues to the next pandemic
MAR 20, 202525 MIN
Pathogens in the pipeline: How wastewater holds clues to the next pandemic
MAR 20, 202525 MIN
Description
<p>What if the key to detecting the next pandemic was hidden in our wastewater? By analyzing pathogens found in sewage, scientists can track the spread of infections before they become widespread threats. In this episode of <em>Science Changing Life</em>, project scientist <strong>Josh Levy</strong> and PhD student <strong>Praneeth Gangavarapu</strong> explain how analyzing what goes down the drain can offer life-saving insights into the future of public health. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about the role of wastewater surveillance in tracking a range of viruses—including SARS-CoV-2, H5N1 and even seasonal influenza. </p><p><br></p><p>//</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Bluesky:</strong> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/josh-levy.bsky.social," target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bsky.app/profile/josh-levy.bsky.social,</a> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/praneethg.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bsky.app/profile/praneethg.bsky.social</a> </p><p><strong>Andersen lab:</strong> <a href="https://andersen-lab.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://andersen-lab.com/</a> </p><p><strong>Scripps Research Magazine:</strong> <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.scripps.edu%2F&token=6995b2-1-1712684624972" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">magazine.scripps.edu/</a> </p>
