Which animals are likely to harbour the coronavirus?

Our podcast on the science and technology making the news. Also this week: what is the relationship between an unbalanced gut microbiome and autism? And we look at how Aaron Beck, who died this month, revolutionised the field of psychiatry

Nov 23rd 2021

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THE CORONAVIRUS could be lurking in many species of animals, according to a new report. We analyse the implications for human health. Also, what is the relationship between an unbalanced gut microbiome and autism? And, the father of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy died this month. Aaron Beck’s daughter, the psychiatrist Judith Beck, tells us how her father turned the world of psychiatry upside down. Kenneth Cukier hosts. Runtime: 29 min

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Additional audio used with permission from the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.