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Back to EpisodesEncephalitis viruses dine on caveolae
Episode 746
Published 5 years, 5 months ago
Description
Team TWiV explains how alphaviruses like Western equine encephalitis virus cross into the brain from capillaries by caveolin-mediated transcytosis, and reveal scientists’ incentives and attitudes towards public communication.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker
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Links for this episode
- Viral brain entry by transcytosis across endothelial cells (mBio)
- Scientists attitudes towards public communication (PNAS)
- Letters read on TWiV 746
- Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!
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