Sheela writes: Hi TWiV Team, I have been listening to TWiV and Immune for about a year and am still working my way through the fascinating back episodes. I love the podcasts as well as…
Stuart writes: Dr griffin I am treating a 65 yo gentleman with a history of guillain barre in the last five years. Does that remain an absolute contraindication to the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines? Will…
Janet Iwasa joins TWiV to recount how she became a molecular animator, including a pivot during her Ph.D. thesis research, the value of animations in science, and their latest animation of SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells.
Eva Harris and Janet Smith join TWiV to discuss how an antibody against dengue virus NS1 protein blocks endothelial dysfunction and the potential of treating infections by multiple flaviviruses.
Taha writes: This is our paper Specific thanks you to and this week in virology https://www.cell.com/molecular-therapy-family/molecular-therapy/fulltext/S1525-0016(21)00074-5?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1525001621000745%3Fshowall%3Dtrue Joel writes: Wonderful educators, I have long heard that the process of creating the annual influenza vaccines involves a…
Ross writes: Greetings, Although I try to live by the mantra of “No Regrets”, I have to admit that I regret NOT listening to your weekly COVID-19 clinical updates sooner!!! A fellow vaccinating pharmacist turned…
Jessica writes: Hello Esteemed TWiV Hosts, I’m curious if the problems in efficacy in the ChAdOx vaccine (AZ) in South Africa are related to seroprevalence of chimpanzee adenovirus neutralizing antibodies? I feel like there has…
The entire TWiV team assembles to discuss resurgence of COVID-19 in Manaus, Brazil, discovery of SARS-CoV-2 related viruses in bats in Southeast Asia, and increased Ct values after administration of mRNA vaccine.
Abby writes: The fan letters I’ve written in my head have accumulated to the point of “fuggit just shoot off a note.” So: Dickson’s breathing is fine. It’s part of the podcast. It’s not about…
Chris writes: Dear Daniel, The CDC is now saying that if someone has been fully vaccinated (allowing for 2 weeks after) they do not have to quarantine when directly exposed to someone with Covid. Then,…
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