This Week in Virology
By Vincent Racaniello
TWiV is a weekly netcast about viruses - the kind that make you sick. Brought to you by four university professors and a science writer.
Episodes (4)
This Week in Virology
TWiV 1327: Influenza viruses in the MIST
A groundbreaking study using the Modular Influenza Sampling Tunnel (MIST) reveals that influenza virus transmission is far more complex than previously understood, with significant person-to-person variability in how much infectious virus people expel—especial
This Week in Virology
TWiV 1329: How HIV-1 goes nuclear
A paradigm-shifting discovery in HIV-1 virology reveals that the virus's conical capsid doesn't disassemble in the cytoplasm as previously believed—instead, it travels intact through the nuclear pore complex, which is larger than previously thought. Using adva
This Week in Virology
TWiV 1330: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
The guest, Dr. Daniel Griffin, delivers a stark warning: the resurgence of measles, polio, and other vaccine-preventable diseases in the U.S. is not a statistical blip but a direct consequence of systemic failures in public health communication and trust. He a
This Week in Virology
TWiV 1331: A drug for cervical cancer
A groundbreaking drug targeting the HPV-16 E6 oncoprotein has shown remarkable promise in restoring p53 function and suppressing tumor growth in preclinical models, offering a potential cure for cervical and other HPV-driven cancers. Unlike existing vaccines t
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