TWiV 1249: Demented and crAss

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TWiV reviews the major shakeup in CDC leadership, herpes simplex virus infection doubles the risk of dementia, and the prototypic crAssphage is a linear phage-plasmid.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Brianne Barker, and Jolene Ramsey

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TWiV reviews the major shakeup in CDC leadership, herpes simplex virus infection doubles the risk of dementia, and the prototypic crAssphage is a linear phage-plasmid.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Brianne Barker, and Jolene Ramsey

Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email

Become a patron of TWiV!

Links for this episode Weekly Picks

Brianne – Research posts on Bluesky are more original — and get better engagement Rich – Rabbits With Hornlike Growths Are Hopping Around Colorado. Are They OK? (Wiki on Shope papilloma virus) Jolene – Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Leaders in STEM Vincent – What Makes This Song Great? "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Nirvana

Listener Picks

Lori – Tolga bat hospital Emmett – An author recommendation: Peter Watts

Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees

Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv

Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

2025-08-31 118 min
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