TWiV 1245: Grabbing herpesvirus with both arms

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TWiV reviews fradulent science becoming an industry, FDA may not authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids, Kennedy won't push strict pesticide regulations conserved betacoronavirus sequences recognized by human T cells, and Bispecific antibodies protect against herpes recurrent disease.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Brianne Barker

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TWiV reviews fradulent science becoming an industry, FDA may not authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids, Kennedy won't push strict pesticide regulations conserved betacoronavirus sequences recognized by human T cells, and Bispecific antibodies protect against herpes recurrent disease.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Brianne Barker

Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email

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Brianne – New Study Suggests Using AI Made Doctors Less Skilled at Spotting Cancer Alan – Save the Microbes effort gets off the ground Vincent – Dr. Vinay Prasad's Catch-22: The Only Way He Can Truly Succeed at His Job is to Get Fired Again

Listener Picks

Chaim – "Virus Hunters" by Greer Williams Bridget – Wave Life Sciences and their potential treatment for Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

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.

2025-08-17 108 min
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