What we know (and don't know) about Ebola - Alex Gendler

The highly virulent Ebola virus has seen a few major outbreaks since it first appeared in 1976 -- with the worst epidemic occurring in 2014. How does the virus spread, and what exactly does it do to the body? Alex Gendler details what Ebola is and why it's so hard to study.

Lesson by Alex Gendler, animation by Andrew Foerster.

[Goabnb]

It s sad that drug companies care more about profits than human life. Get your act together

[rayeneh.h.]

Some of the African people do actually eat bats. That's how it is transmitted to humans. This can answer your question, because in the video it says it remains unknown in 3:03. :) You're welcome!

[Pdus]

I guess im the only one viewed this after coronavirus outbreak...

[rohitsh]

I want to take a moment and thank all the animators who make the videos very much effective in imparting the message..
Thank you guys

[nanunanu]

I believe this one saying has some relevence here "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" I don't know exactly where it's from but it does make sense.

[wantonsimone]

"...And the poverty of these regions, combined with the relatively low amount of overall cases means there is little economic incentive for drug companies to invest in research. "
And that's on CAPITALISM

[CosmicFlame]

Who gets this in their recommended list after coronavirus outbreak

[emil_yo]

the 'cytokine storm' they're talking about is where (almost) every single cell uses all it's power to try and kill the virus, a very last ditch attempt. but the cells do not only kill the virus/infection, but also harm the body a lot by causing internal bleeding and swelling in vessels. Though this won't kill you most of the time, it weakens your immune system greatly and gives other harmful infections time to infect and kill you. That is the most common way that the ebola virus kills humans.

[Camille]

I like how youtube is recommending me some of those Ted-short videos so I learn everyday something new! Love it

[RICE-lqzc]

I have watched 3 hours of Ted-Ed videos today. Gosh, so much content.

[andrewchai]

Why do I always watch these videos when I have the flu!?!!??

[allaboutavery]

I always enjoy watching videos on YouTube similar to these. When I go to college I want to study medicines, and pediatric nursing. I may only be 12 but topics such as science, biology, astronomy, and neurobiology have always fascinated me.😊💜🔬📚🐳

[caprisunnalleeh]

“Ebola will maybe exist if there is another outbreak.”

Corona:




HI SISTERS

[mirroredchaos]

ebola: let me reproduce and spread like all the other viruses

host: "dies"

ebola: wait, how is this supposed to work if I keep killing my hosts before they can transmit me?

[krykni]

The doctor said that I'm bleeding internally
I laughed and said "I'm bleeding inside the body? You gotta be kidding me.. that's where blood is supposed to be"



(Jesus Christ don't be one of those 4year olds, this is a joke)

[seibaraion]

I think we all know the cause of transmission: Batman!

[ummtulip]

immune system be like:
*We’ve became the thing we swore to destroy!*

[naomileong]

In my school, a lot of boys joke about Ebola a lot, and it's just sad, especially more since I watched this video.

[maitran]

Many thanks. I understand what Ebola exactly is.

[shiweiwang]

Please allow me to give sincere thanks to all the kinds that are working, helping and researching for a better future.