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What is a zoonosis? The origin of SARS-Cov-2

In this video we explore the passage of viruses and bacteria from the animal world to people through zoonosis, a process that is the origin of the vast majority of pandemics that have occurred in our history and the source of many diseases.

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About “Biocosas”:

Directed and presented by Pablo Barrecheguren (@pjbarrecheguren), "Biocosas" is a scientific dissemination project produced by Minifilms TV in collaboration with Muy Interesante and with the collaboration of the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology – Ministry of Science and Innovation.

References:

Health for Animals: https://www.healthforanimals.org/animalhealthmatters/resources.php

Piret, J., & Boivin, G. (2021). Pandemics Throughout History. Frontiers in Microbiology, 11(January).

Rodríguez-Frías, F., Quer, J., Tabernero, D., Cortese, MF, Garcia-Garcia, S., Rando-Segura, A., & Pumarola, T. (2021). Microorganisms as Shapers of Human Civilization, from Pandemics to Even Our Genomes: Villains or Friends? A Historical Approach. Microorganisms, 9(12), 2518.

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