
How virus detectives trace the origins of an outbreak – and why it’s so tricky - COVID-19
Guest Author • Jun 08, 2021 •
Marilyn J. Roossinck, Penn State Every time there is a major disease outbreak, one of the first questions scientists and the public ask is: “Where did this come from?” In order to predict and prevent future pandemics like COVID-19, researchers need to find the origin of the viruses that cause them. This is not a trivial task. The … Read More