A series on the current work of Fellows of the Royal Society.
With Dr. C.H. Andrewes, F.R.S.
Last year fifty times more working days were lost due to the common cold than to industrial strikes. After thirteen years of intensive research, scientists led by Dr. Andrewes have recently isolated some of the viruses responsible.
Outside broadcast cameras visit the National Institute for Medical Research at Mill Hill to report their progress on research into the 'flu and common cold viruses.