Sci Art Walks
Sci Art Walks, a project by Beaker Street Festival, is a series of audio-escapes featuring fascinating talks by some of Tasmania's most innovative and accomplished scientists and artists, with music composed by a stellar lineup of Tasmanian musicians. Each episode is paired with a suggested walking location in Tasmania, but you can listen from anywhere in the world (preferably while enjoying the great outdoors). Visit www.sciartwalks.com.au for more information on each episode and the suggested walking location.
Sci Art Walks
In Search of a Devil Facial Tumour Disease Vaccine
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Beaker Street
A talk by Dr Andy Flies with music by Emily Sanzaro.
Tassie Devil populations are at risk of extinction due to a devastating transmissible cancer that has wiped out huge numbers of the iconic species. But their plight has catalysed groundbreaking research into devil immune systems, and the search for an effective vaccine against the deadly tumour is well underway. The upshot may be that we pull the devil back from the brink, while also discovering crucial insights into other wildlife diseases, including those thought to underlie the Coronavirus pandemic.
The suggested walking location for this episode is Cradle Mountain, Tasmania.
Learn more at www.sciartwalks.com.au