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This Week in Virology

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

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

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TWiV explains research that reveals an an alternative evolutionary path of antiviral signalling in a sea anemone, and how a bacterial symbiont and a plant virus enhance insect fitness by inducing physical defenses against fungal parasites.

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In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello lament about the new ACIP charter, how administration of the HPV vaccine has eliminated cervical cancer deaths in young women, the global economic burden of infectious disease, rest... more

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Vincent speaks with Karen Torghele about her recently published biography of polio vaccine pioneer Albert Sabin, the first ever written.

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TWiV explains research showing how temperate phages enhance bacterial host fitness via RNA-guided flagellar remodelling, and that IgA antibody is necessary and sufficient to prevent norovirus infection in mice.

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Recent Guests

Karen Torghele
Author of Albert Sabin, The Life of a Polio Vaccine Pioneer
Episode: TWiV Special: Albert Sabin with Karen Torghele
Brianne Barker
Researcher/academic
Drew University
Episode: TWiV 1327: Influenza viruses in the MIST
Rich Condit
Emeritus professor
University of Florida
Episode: TWiV 1327: Influenza viruses in the MIST
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
Juergen Richt
Kansas State University virologist
Kansas State University
Episode: TWiV 1311: Jayhawks go viral
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

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 3.6k 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Family shared - Nik
    United States4 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
    Canada4 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 States5 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 States5 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 States6 months ago

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Excellent, evidence-based virology coverage with clear explanations.

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TWiV 1308: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Q: What is the recommended timing for COVID booster shots given two annual surges?
A practical cadence is to vaccinate in the fall for baseline protection through winter, with a possible additional dose in late spring or early summer for those at higher risk, while recognizing real-world reversals in guidelines.
TWiV 1308: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Q: In high-risk occupations, what does current evidence say about long-term effects of COVID-19 exposure and reinfections?
Vaccination remains a key protective strategy, with non-pharmacological measures like masking and distancing helping reduce risk; repeated infections do not reliably imply increasing severity, and vaccination cadence should be tailored to age and immune status.
TWiV 1334: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Q: A listener asks whether third-degree AV block affects vaccine or disease responses in her daughter, and if any vaccines are contraindicated.
Daniel reassures that third-degree AV block generally does not alter vaccine responses in healthy or structurally normal hearts, and recommends the standard vaccination schedule including flu and COVID vaccines.
TWiV 1334: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Q: Lynn asks about obtaining the Gardasil 9 vaccine for someone over 45.
Daniel explains the difficulty with obtaining vaccines off-label and that providers may be constrained by FDA indications, but encourages finding a supportive clinician or academic center and sharing successful referrals.
TWiV 1330: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Q: Why does COVID have a summer resurgence, but influenza and RSV do not?
The virus maintains a baseline level of circulation and mutates, with immunity being fragmented from prior infections and vaccinations; a combination of ongoing transmission and changing population immunity contributes to irregular seasonal patterns.

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2. Brianne Barker
3. Rich Condit
4. Hannah Rowe
5. Jolene Ramsey
6. Angela Mingarelli
7. Juergen Richt
8. Tony Fehr

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