In this episode of "What Do Scientists Do?," Jess hangs out with Dr. Craig McCormick (he/him), a virologist and professor at Dalhousie University's Department of Microbiology & Immunology. We dive into the wild world of viruses--we're talking virus conferences, the tricky side of virus research, and why these tiny things are such a big deal!

Dr. McCormick (petri) dishes on virology: unlocking the mysteries of coronaviruses and influenza viruses, what makes these microscopic troublemakers tick, and how scientists like Dr. McCormick can crack their genetic codes.

Ever wonder how scientists actually see these tiny microbes? Discover the tricks of the trade, from plaque assays to electron microscopes, and how these methods help ...