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TWiV 746: Encephalitis viruses dine on caveolae

  • April 22, 2021

Team TWiV explains how alphaviruses like Western equine encephalitis virus cross into the brain from capillaries by caveolin-mediated transcytosis, and reveal scientists’ incentives and attitudes towards public communication.

TWiV 428: Lyse globally, protect locally

  • February 12, 2017

The TWiVsters explain how superspreader bacteriophages release intact DNA from infected cells, and the role of astrocytes in protecting the cerebellum from virus infection.

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Brianne Barker, Ph.D.


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Alan Dove, Ph.D.


Daniel Griffin, M.D.,
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Angela Mingarelli, DVM


Jolene Ramsey, Ph.D.


Kathy Spindler, Ph.D.


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