episode 1073: Taming the shrew and barring Epstein-Barr virus
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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- Research assistant position in Rosenfeld Lab CBER/FDA (pdf)
- The New City by Dickson Despommier
- Brett Lindenbach passes (Yale Medicine)
- Virome of small mammals (Cell)
- Epstein-Barr virus nanoparticle vaccine (Cell Host Micr)
- Letters read on TWiV 1073
- Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!
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)
Gregory – 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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