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'Virus hunters' explore Iceland's geothermal hot springs for solutions

Video. Researchers tap into Iceland's hot springs to hunt down viruses

Updated: 15/09/2020 - 14:48 GMT+2

In partnership withThe European Commission

In this week's episode of Futuris, Euronews' Julian Lopez travels to Iceland to meet the scientists hunting down viruses that can be used to help improve our health.

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