The Queen and Prince Philip open the Francis Crick institute

The video tutorial introduces the presenter and discusses influenza research, highlighting its unpredictable nature and potential to cause global epidemics. It explores how viruses can cross species, affecting not only humans but also animals like pigs, birds, and dogs. The video also touches on the representation of these issues in art, using a painting as an example, and concludes with a case study of a virus transmitted to dogs in Florida.

Who is the speaker introduced in the video?

• A politician

• A famous artist

• A researcher and former director of the National Institute of Arts

• A medical doctor

What is the primary focus of the research at the WHL Influence Center?

• Developing new art techniques

• Creating vaccines for all diseases

• Studying influenza and its recurring nature

• Exploring space travel

Which animals are mentioned as sources of viruses that can infect humans?

• Fish and reptiles

• Lions and tigers

• Pigs and birds

• Cats and dogs

What is a significant risk associated with viruses that originate from other species?

• They can lead to serious diseases and global epidemics

• They only affect animals

• They can cause minor illnesses

• They are always harmless

In 2004, which virus transmission event is highlighted as an example of cross-species transfer?

• A virus transmitted from cats to humans

• A virus transmitted from birds to fish

• A virus transmitted from horses to dogs

• A virus transmitted from reptiles to birds