Podcast HackRevolutionizing Virus TreatmentsBy The Life Scientific, Jim Al-Khalili, Raymond Schinazi
In a Nutshell
In this July 2024 episode of BBC's The Life Scientific podcast, host Jim Al-Khalili speaks with Raymond Schinazi, Director of the Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology at Emory University, about his work on virus treatments.
Favorite Quote
Viruses are very small; they can cause havoc in the body and affect families. I couldn't just sit around and do nothing. I had to use my skills to find something that would work selectively against these viruses.
Raymond Schinazi
Introduction
Viruses can range from the common cold and herpes to more severe and potentially life-threatening illnesses, such as Ebola, hepatitis, and HIV.
Fortunately, over recent decades, there have been massive scientific advances in our knowledge and ability to treat viruses.
The BBC's The Life Scientific podcast, hosted by professor Jim Al-Khalili, centers on conversations with leading scientists.
In this July 2024 episode, Al-Khalili meets with Raymond Schinazi – whose research has led to massive developments in hepatitis C and HIV treatments – to discuss the strides being made in virus treatments.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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