Our inquisitive reporter Ghosha asks random people questions about the field of science, and then finds out the truth by asking an expert.
The causes of many infectious diseases remained unclear for a long time. Only in the last decades has it become evident: more than 70% of them are caused by viruses. This course gives an introduction to various viruses, from flu to HIV, explains how viruses get into human cells, how vaccines work, and how viruses can be used to cure serious diseases.