TWiV explains a study showing that ost traits shape virome composition and virus transmission in wild bats, rodents, and shrews, and development of a gB nanoparticle vaccine that elicits a protective neutralizing antibody response against Epstein-Barr virus.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, and Kathy Spindler
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- Virome of small mammals (Cell)
- Epstein-Barr virus nanoparticle vaccine (Cell Host Micr)
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Dickson – Summary of Global Climate Action at COP 28 and Notable Deaths 2023: Music Kathy – Two APODS Winter solstice, 183 Days in the Sun and the Same color illusion Vincent – The American Academy of Microbiology discusses gain-of-function research of concern (GOFROC) and enhanced potential pandemic pathogens (ePPP)
Listener PicksGregory – Climate Change – A revised prediction – Steven Chu John – Detergent packs are kinda wishy-washy (Technology Connections)
Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees
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