Flu: The Great Migration
Where does the flu come from? How can science make the flu vaccine better? A scientist armed with pipe cleaners and 10,000 RNA samples explains.
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Runtime: 5 minutes 3 seconds
- Topic: Health and Safety, Science, Sports and Recreation
- Subtopic: Biology, Diseases and Conditions, Health Care, Travel
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: Sweet Fern Productions
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