This Week in Virology
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Vincent Racaniello
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TWiV 1245: Grabbing herpesvirus with both arms
1 hour 48 minutes Posted Aug 17, 2025 at 4:00 am.
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TWiV reviews fradulent science becoming an industry, FDA may not authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids, Kennedy won’t push strict pesticide regulations conserved betacoronavirus sequences recognized by human T cells, and Bispecific antibodies protect against herpes recurrent disease.

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