Host: Vincent Racaniello
Guest: Tom Solomon
Tom talks with Vincent about viral central nervous system infections of global importance, Ebola virus, and running the fastest marathon dressed as a doctor.
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An interesting topic for your next TWiV : http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/studies-link-cold-sore-virus-alzheimers-risk/?xid=aol_eh-emo_5_20141027_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl18|sec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D552698
Alzheimers viral link? I have always asserted that many cognitive disorders are due to exposure and reaction to the pathogenic environment. Perhaps Schizophrenia is next?
I remember listening to this delightful interview, especially since I noticed Dr. Solomon has written a book about Roald Dahl:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/sep/12/roald-dahl-medical-pioneer-stroke-hydrocephalus-measles-vaccination