Science in Action: Deadly Dengue Virus | California Academy of Sciences

There is no cure for the Dengue Virus at the moment. Scientists like Shannon Bennett (Associate Curator, Department of Microbiology at the Academy) are researching the virus to better understand the virus and how it effects humans. This video was produced by youth participating in the 2012 Science in Action Summer Intensive. A project of the Academy's Digital Learning Department, generously funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. - - - The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof. Connect with us: • Facebook: https://facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: https://twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: https://instagram.com/calacademy • Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/heycalacademy • Tumblr: https://heycalacademy.tumblr.com