TWiV 869: Epstein-Barr virus and MS, a perfect storm

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TWiV reviews epidemiological and experimental evidence that infection with Epstein-Barr virus leads to the production of antibodies against a viral protein that cross-react with a human protein, leading to multiple sclerosis.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Rich Condit, and Brianne Barker

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TWiV reviews epidemiological and experimental evidence that infection with Epstein-Barr virus leads to the production of antibodies against a viral protein that cross-react with a human protein, leading to multiple sclerosis.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Rich Condit, and Brianne Barker

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Dickson – Rapid intensification of the emerging southwestern North American megadrought in 2020–2021 Brianne – Which Immune Cell Are You? Rich – Nikola Tesla – 3D Anamorphosis Vincent – Paul's Uncle Doesn't Want to Get Vaccinated

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Bob – The 1969 Apollo Guidance Computer Anne – Decoding the Gurus with Dan Wilson Beth – FrenchGuyCooking

Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv

2022-02-20 107 min
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