Pathogens in the pipeline: How wastewater holds clues to the next pandemic: Josh Levy and Praneeth Gangavarapu
March 2025 | 25 min 08 sec
What if the key to detecting the next pandemic was hidden in our wastewater? By analyzing pathogens found in sewage, scientists can track the spread of infections before they become widespread threats. In this episode of Science Changing Life, project scientist Josh Levy and PhD student Praneeth Gangavarapu explain how analyzing what goes down the drain can offer life-saving insights into the future of public health.
Learn more about the role of wastewater surveillance in tracking a range of viruses—including SARS-CoV-2, H5N1 and even seasonal influenza.
Episode topics: Wastewater surveillance, public health, genomic sequencing, virus tracking, pandemic preparedness, epidemiology, H5N1, bird flu, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19
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