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Episode Synopsis
TWiV reviews RFK Jr.”s MAGA report with non-existent literature citations, a new fungus that could further devastate North American bats, surveillance of avian influenza viruses through bird guano in remote regions, and the receptor for HKU5 coronaviruses is ACE2 from Pipistrellus abramus bats. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV Bad citations in MAGA report (Med Exp) Another fungus for North American bats (NY Times) Surveillance of avian influenza through bird guano (Nat Commun) ACE2 from Pipistrellus bats is receptor for HKU5 coronaviruses (Nat Commun) Letters read on TWiV 1223 Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Weekly Picks Brianne – New mutation found in orange cats Kathy – Middle schooler’s STEM project leads to a bacterium with antibiotic activity and to an anti-cancer compound Vincent – Elon Musk’s Legacy Is Disease, Starvation and Death Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected] Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.
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