Jacque writes: Dr.’s of TWiV, I listened to TWiV 308: The Running Mad Professor this morning. During the discussion, Dr. Solomon and Dr. Racaniello were discussing different causes of encephalitis. Recently there have been a…
Vincent, Alan, and Kathy continue their coverage of the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa, with a discussion of case fatality ratio, reproductive index, a conspiracy theory, and spread of the virus to the United States.
Taylor writes: Hi Dr. Spindler, I was hoping you might be able to clear up a few things that have been bothering me lately. In keeping up with the Ebola outbreak I have been considering…
The TWiVers discuss the growing Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa, and an epidemic of respiratory disease in the US caused by enterovirus D68.
Roger writes: Do you think it is wise to bring ebola victims to the US and other ebola free areas for treatment. Yes it is noble and we have the facilities to take care of…
Paul writes: I don’t mean to criticize…as a non scientist I greatly appreciate the access to the world of virology you provide. And I am sure you are on a well deserved vacation. But, Twiv…
The TWiVome discusses an miRNA based strategy to mitigate risk of gain of function studies, and identification of a second receptor required for Lassa virus entry.
Ryan writes: Vincent and the TWiVome, Fantastic discussion last week (TWiV 294) on biosafety, security, gain-of-function work etc. It appears that this debate isn’t going away anytime soon. I thought I would share our strategy…
Robin writes: Yet another multiple sclerosis treatment: A letter writer’s sister has multiple sclerosis. Polyclonal vegetables should not be harmful, and might even be beneficial: <a href=”http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KLjgBLwH3Wc“>Minding Your Mitochondria: Dr. Terry Wahls at TEDxIowaCity</a> Mortality…
Nissin writes: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/03/world/americas/ciro-de-quadros-74-dies-epidemiologist-who-championed-polio-immunizations.html?emc=edit_th_20140603&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=30251002&_r=0 John writes: It is 17 C here, two miles from Google’s main campus in Mountain View, California. Alan’s pick for episode 287 was a site called “do not link” that prevents search…
The Hosts of TWiV
Vincent Racaniello, Ph.D.
Dickson D.
Despommier, Ph.D.
Alan Dove, Ph.D.
Daniel Griffin, M.D.,
Ph.D., CTropMed CTH
Angela Mingarelli, DVM
Jolene Ramsey, Ph.D.