episode 543: Stoned and senile
The TWiV team discusses Medusavirus, isolated from a hot spring in Japan, and induction of neurodegeneration by recurrent herpes simplex virus 1 infection of mice.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker
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Links for this episode- Medusavirus (J Virol)
- Recurrent herpes simplex virus-1 and Alzheimer's (PLoS Path)
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- Letters read on TWiV 543
- Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!
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