TWiV 359: A Blossom by any other name

October 18, 2015

Host: Vincent Racaniello

Guest: Blossom Damania

Vincent speaks with Blossom about her laboratory’s research on Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, including how it transforms cells, the switch between lytic and latent replication, and its interaction with the innate immune system of the host.

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5 comments on “TWiV 359: A Blossom by any other name

  1. VRR trying to think of the name of Lana Del Rey circa minute 26.5.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lana_Del_Rey
    I think there is potential for a show title, or at least a one-liner by Alan…

  2. Mary K. Oct 20, 2015

    Prof. VRR– Great interview and discussion. Loved this podcast and the banter back and forth. Very cool science and research being done by Prof. Damania on herpesvirus.
    I could not see the keychain you guys were talking about though??
    Sounded very cool.