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60 minutes
Released:
Oct 21, 2011
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Podcast episode
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This week we’re looking at some of the microscopic organisms that share our planet and, occasionally, our bodies. We’re joined by science writer and blogger Carl Zimmer, to talk about his new book A Planet of Viruses. And we’ll speak to ScientificAmerican.com managing editor Phillip Yam, about the mysterious and (nearly) indestructible prion.
Released:
Oct 21, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode
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