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This Week in Virology

Vincent Racaniello
Covid-19
Measles
Vaccination
Public Health
Long COVID
Sars-Cov-2
Vaccines
Influenza
Polio
Virology
RSV
Hepatitis B
Norovirus
CDC
Avian Influenza
Immunology
Hepatitis B Virus
Dementia
Phage Therapy
Marburg Virus

This Week in Virology is a netcast about viruses - the kind that make you sick.

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Vincent travels to Oregon State University in Corvallis to meet up with Hannah Rowe to talk about her career and her work demonstrating how the interaction of influenza A virus and Streptococcus pneumonia influences transmission.

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In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello discuss withdrawal of the ACIP charter published in April 2026, the first council meeting on antibiotic resistant bacteria, the latest developments surrounding hantavirus infections... more

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TWiV explains mRNA delivery of mosaic-8 pan-sarbecovirus RBD vaccines, and how toll-like receptor 7 alters the maternal immune landscape during influenza A infection to increase maternal and fetal morbidity,

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In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello reviewed the latest developments surrounding the hantavirus outbreak, including new interim guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the management of infect... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Rowe
Guest researcher from Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Episode: TWiV 1325: Sticky flu with Hannah Rowe
Jolene Ramsey
Texas-based virologist and educator
Texas A&M University (Ramsey Lab)
Episode: TWiV 1321: Phage cross talk and cross reactions
Angela Mingarelli
From Montreal, Canada
Episode: TWiV 1315: Jabs for bats
Tony Fehr
University of Kansas virologist
University of Kansas
Episode: TWiV 1311: Jayhawks go viral
Robin Orozco
University of Kansas/KU virologist
University of Kansas
Episode: TWiV 1311: Jayhawks go viral
Juergen Richt
Kansas State University virologist
Kansas State University
Episode: TWiV 1311: Jayhawks go viral
Rob Unckless
University of Kansas/KO virologist
University of Kansas
Episode: TWiV 1311: Jayhawks go viral
Rich Condit
Emeritus professor discussing virology topics
University of Florida
Episode: TWiV 1309: Maybe they're all cancer vaccines
Alan Dove
Virology researcher contributing to discussion
University of Massachusetts? (as introduced)
Episode: TWiV 1309: Maybe they're all cancer vaccines

Hosts

Vincent Racaniello
Host with extensive affiliation across MicrobeTV and university connections; leads virology discussions and brings guest experts
Rich Condit
Emeritus professor offering background commentary and guest expertise
Alan Dove
Co-host and science writer; provides historical perspective and scientific context

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Fantastically informative podcast

    Huge thanks to Vincent and the team and guests who put so much effort into this platform! I learn so much and find the discussion engaging. I’m a microbiologist, trained as a bacterial specialist, but for nearly 2 decades I’ve been doing bacteriophage research and that’s my team’s focus (so I guess I’m a viral guy too now). I have learned a great deal from this podcast and have been led to some super-informative papers by it. Gargantuan kudos for the way the podcast addressed the COVID-19 p... more

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    5
    Family shared - Nik
    United States3 months ago
  • Love the weekly clinical update!

    One of my favourite podcasts! I look forward to the clinical updates every weekend and love learning about all things virology.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    isla-june
    Canada3 months ago
  • Great science based podcast

    I just recently discovered this podcast and I’m so glad I did! I love all the information and discussions. Science based and so interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MN0724
    United States3 months ago
  • No education provided here only liberal view points.

    Cross examine yourselves doctors.

    1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act protects vaccine manufacturers or limits liability for failure to provide all side effects that occur with produced vaccines. The number vaccines quadrupled the very next year.

    1980: 1 in 1000

    2000: 1 in 125

    2002: 1 in 100

    2008: 1 in 88

    2012: 1 in 68

    2014: 1 in 59

    2016: 1 in 55

    2018: 1 in 37

    2020: 1 in 36

    2022: 1 in 31

    Mercury in fish is toxic, mercury in vaccines is ok. Formaldehyde on floors is dangerous, forma... more

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    1
    James Tebow
    United States3 months ago
  • I’ve love listening to these excellent physicians and researcher educators.

    Cross examine yourselves doctors.

    1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act protects vaccine manufacturers or limits liability for failure to provide all side effects that occur with produced vaccines. The number vaccines quadrupled the very next year.

    1980: 1 in 1000

    2000: 1 in 125

    2002: 1 in 100

    2008: 1 in 88

    2012: 1 in 68

    2014: 1 in 59

    2016: 1 in 55

    2018: 1 in 37

    2020: 1 in 36

    2022: 1 in 31

    Mercury in fish is toxic, mercury in vaccines is ok. Formaldehyde on floors is dangerous, forma... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James Tebow
    United States5 months ago

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Excellent, evidence-based virology coverage with clear explanations.

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#177
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#170
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#36
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#151
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

TWiV 1324: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Q: Jessica asks about measles antibody responses after multiple vaccine doses and what protection is actually conferred.
The hosts explain that some individuals may not show protective antibody levels despite multiple MMR doses, but cellular immunity may still offer protection; the decision to complete additional doses depends on individual risk and exposure, with the fourth dose not guaranteeing antibody levels but potentially providing broader protection.
TWiV 1324: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Q: Axel asks about infection control measures in hospitals for unknown infectious diseases and how triage should handle potential cases.
Daniel emphasizes triage as the frontline defense, with rapid isolation, appropriate PPE, and rapid evaluation to prevent spread while determining the diagnosis, drawing on field experiences from Uganda and other high-risk settings.
TWiV 1320: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Q: Is hantavirus likely to cause a pandemic given its incubation and transmission patterns?
No; with appropriate control strategies the reproductive number drops below one, making sustained human-to-human transmission unlikely under current conditions.
TWiV 1316: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Q: When my daughter was pregnant, she received a BRISVO RSV vaccine during her third trimester. Shortly after, RSV swept through the household. Does BRISVO provide protection for the newborn, and how should this be considered in a household with young children?
Brisvo appears to offer protection for the infant, especially when given during pregnancy, and is part of a broader strategy of protecting newborns from RSV. The discussion emphasizes discussing vaccine timing with a travel/household health perspective and using vaccines as an added layer of protection for both mother and baby.
TWiV 1315: Jabs for bats
Q: What is the main claim of the wildlife trade paper and how strong is the evidence?
The paper argues that traded mammals are more likely to share pathogens with humans than non-traded mammals, and that live animal markets and longer time in trade increase that risk. The discussion notes this is correlational and cannot establish directionality, but it provides a data-driven basis for prioritizing biosurveillance and careful policy work rather than definitive proof of causation.

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Recent guests on This Week in Virology include:

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2. Jolene Ramsey
3. Angela Mingarelli
4. Tony Fehr
5. Robin Orozco
6. Juergen Richt
7. Rob Unckless
8. Rich Condit

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