Episode Details

The TWiVmeisters discuss how copy-back defective viral genomes might modulate the clinical outcome of respiratory syncytial virus infection, and detection of antibodies to henipa- and filo-like viruses in Trinidad bats.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler

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Links for this episode

• Vaccine education town halls (ASV)
• RSV cpDVG may influence clinical outcome (Nat Micro)
• Henipa- and filo-like viruses in Trinidad bats (J Inf Dis)
• Nice image of cpDVG generation
• Letters read on TWiV 750
• Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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