Scientist Stuck On Yacht Tackles Coronavirus

Scientist Stuck On Yacht Tackles Coronavirus

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The video features an interview with Jonathan Rothberg, a renowned scientist in gene sequencing, who discusses his life on a yacht equipped with a lab during the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares his efforts to develop a home COVID-19 test and the innovations of Butterfly Network in making ultrasound technology more accessible. The conversation also covers the impact of telemedicine and reflections on the pandemic response.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of Jonathan Rothberg's yacht, which also serves as a laboratory?

DNA Voyager

Genome Cruiser

Gene Machine

Gene Explorer

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the COVID-19 test developed by Jonathan's team?

To be simple and usable at home

To be used for research purposes only

To be used in hospitals

To be administered only by physicians

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Butterfly Network's innovation in ultrasound technology?

A portable MRI machine

A wireless X-ray machine

A chip-based ultrasound device

A handheld CT scanner

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How has the Butterfly Network's device been used during the COVID-19 pandemic?

To perform heart surgeries

To conduct eye examinations

To diagnose COVID-19 lung conditions

To monitor blood pressure

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What change in telemedicine does Jonathan predict post-COVID-19?

It will remain the same

It will be banned

It will become less popular

It will become a dominant force

6.

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What is Jonathan's perspective on the handling of the pandemic in the United States?

He is pessimistic about the future

He blames the government entirely

He is optimistic and sees innovation as a positive outcome

He believes nothing could have been done better

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What personal action did Jonathan take in response to the pandemic?

He moved to a different country

He apologized to his children for not acting sooner

He decided to retire from his work

He blamed others for the lack of preparedness