TWiV reviews an analysis of animal sales from Wuhan wet markets before the COVID-19 pandemic, control of dengue by release of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes, and fatal dengue acquired in Florida.
Laurie Garrett, author of The Coming Plague, joins TWiV for a wide-ranging discussion of infectious disease and public health, including emerging infections, the role of wildlife markets in spillovers, and missteps in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jenny writes: Hello Dr Griffin, I got the J&J vaccine back in March. Recently I heard on the news that the J&J vaccine is less effective against the Delta variant than any two-dose vaccines. I’m…
Simon writes: Team TWIV, Second cool day in San Jose California nice break from the heat. Your discussion on the press and being misquoted was interesting. I’m a product manager in the tech sector and…
Carson writes: Hi TWiVers and Daniel, I’m sending this to both emails because I’m not sure who could better answer these questions. 1) I know research shows that long-term vaccine side effects generally start within…
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…
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.
For recording, editing and posting this week in virology, kudos to Vincent Dracon-yellow,Some say he’s grumpy but i think he’s frustrated and upset, none can deny he’s a jolly good fellow.He talks scientific sensibilities through…
Jonas writes: Dear Vincent, dear Christian, I was very excited to hear you will renew your dialog from TWiV #601. I would love to hear you discuss the home testing approach a la Mina, in…
Stephen writes: Hi Twiv, TWiV is saving lives! My brother is a virologist who turned me onto this show in early April. I have been listening ever since. Recently, Over the weekend My wifes aunt…
The Hosts of TWiV
Vincent Racaniello, Ph.D.
Brianne Barker, Ph.D.
Rich Condit, Ph.D.
Alan Dove, Ph.D.
Daniel Griffin, M.D.,
Ph.D., CTropMed CTH
Angela Mingarelli, DVM
Jolene Ramsey, Ph.D.
Kathy Spindler, Ph.D.