Did you know that we interact with bacteria and viruses in the most intimate ways without realizing it, every single day? Every second of the day our body is on guard, defending itself against the infectious diseases that try to harm us. Why do some make us sneeze a little while others have the potential to do much worse? Covid-19 is a perfect example of something called a zoonotic disease – one that jumps between humans and wildlife. Researchers at the Gombe National Park, Tanzania have been trying to understand zoonotic diseases better by dissecting these questions for decades. To…
Author: Deborah Cobourne
Deborah Cobourne
Deborah Cobourne is a biology major with career interest in research and science writing at the City College of New York, and former intern at JGI Communications & Partnerships. Deborah enjoys outdoor activities, spending time with family, and cooking.
