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.
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Links for this episode- Support science education at MicrobeTV CDC director ousted? (CNN) Herpes simplex infection doubles risk of dementia (J Alzheimers Res) Fishing for viruses in senile (TWiV 519) Epstein-Barr virus and MS (TWiV 869) Taking a shot at dementia (TWiV 1207) crAssphage is linear phage-plasmid (Cell Host Microbe) Crassvirales (MDPI) Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks!
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
Lori – Tolga bat hospital
Emmett – An author recommendation: Peter Watts
Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees
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