James Harrison died this week, but in his 88 years he saved the lives of more than two million babies through regular blood donations.

He was known as 'the man with the golden arm' because his plasma contained Anti-D.

Also, a look at some viruses transmitted by midges and mosquitoes that are spreading overseas and in Australia.

And research into potential new treatments for bacterial vaginosis.

Guest/s

• Belinda Smith, ABC Science 

References

• James Harrison's story
• Oropouche virus disease, WHO fact sheet
• Bacterial vaginosis can be sexually transmitted, less recurrence with partner treatment, study finds