Eons: The Two Viruses That We’ve Had for Millions of Years
Is it possible that a hominid in Africa had a meal millions of years ago that affected humanity forever? Scientists are working on a hypothesis that this fateful meal lead to the hominid contracting a virus that continues to infect humans today: herpes. Part of the "Eons" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 9 minutes 11 seconds
- Topic: Health and Safety, Science
- Subtopic: Diseases and Conditions, Evolution, Prehistoric Life
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Eons
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