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TWiV 234: Live in Denver
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Kathy Spindler Guests: Nels Elde and Tom Shenk Vincent and Kathy recorded this episode before an audience at the 2013 General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology in Denver, Colorado, where they spoke with Nels and Tom about their work on the evolution of virus-host conflict and how viruses influence the cell metabolome. Links for this episode: A cross-species view on viruses (Curr Op Virol) Pox has got a squeeze box (TWiV 198) Saturated fatty acids needed for CMV (PLoS Path) CMV and HSV metabolomes differ (PLo...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - May 26, 2013 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

TWiV 228: Cal Bears go viral
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Britt Glausinger, and Eva Harris Vincent visits the University of California at Berkeley and speaks with Britt Glaunsinger and Eva Harris about their work on Kaposi's sarcoma associated herpesvirus and dengue virus. Thanks to the Microbiology Graduate Students for hosting me at their annual symposium, and especially to Emma, Lisa, and Zoe for their wonderful hospitality during my stay. Links for this episode: RNA element in IL-6 confers SOX resistance (J Virol) Dual uORFs regulate herpesviral translation (PLoS Path) Common viral strategy for RNA degradation&nbs...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - April 14, 2013 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

I'VE GOT RHYTHM: CHRONOBIOLOGY & CANCER - Oct 29,2012
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT LORNA BRUNELLE Young Adult Survivor, Thyroid Cancer Author, Dirty Bombshell PROFESSOR DONALD MCEACHRON, PHD School of Biomedical Engineering Science and Health Systems Drexel UniversityMELISSA M. MALLIS PHDSenior Science Advisor, DB&APresident and Chief ScientistM3 Alertness Management, LLCchronobiology | cancer advocacy | affordable care act | microbiology | young adult cancer (Source: The Stupid Cancer Show - Blog Talk Radio)
Source: The Stupid Cancer Show - Blog Talk Radio - October 23, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Stupid Cancer Show Tags: Health Source Type: podcasts

Microbiological contamination of spirometers – an exploratory study in general practice
Dr Kerry Hancock is an Adelaide GP and Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide. Her article, in the research section of the January-February 2012 AFP, titled ‘Microbiological contamination of spirometers – an exploratory study in general practice’ reports on research they have done locally testing spirometers. The results provide directions for future research, and she provides some useful advice for all practices with spirometers (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - October 13, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts

TWiV 196: An arena for snakes
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, Dickson Despommier, Kathy Spindler, Mark Stenglein, and Joseph DeRisi The TWiVites meet with Mark Stenglein and Joseph DeRisi to discuss their discovery of a novel arenavirus in snakes with inclusion body disease. Links for this episode: Highly divergent arenaviruses in snakes (mBio) Taryn's sick snake (NPR) Assemblathon Faculty position in virology, Columbia U. Petridish.org TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 196 Weekly Science Picks Mark - The Slow Mo Guys (Fly eats fly)Dickson - I'm being eaten b...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - August 19, 2012 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

TWiV 185: Dead parrots and live Wildcats
Vincent visits with members of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Northwestern University School of Medicine to discuss their work on herpesviruses and parainfluenzaviruses. Links for this episode: Longnecker laboratory Herpesvirus deubiquitinase is neuroinvasive determinant (PLoS Path) Paramyxovirus HN structure (PNAS) TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 185 Weekly Science Picks Sarah - Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History by Florence WilliamsAndrew - The Strangest Man by Graham FarmeloVincent - Gates Grand Challenges in Global Health awards List...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - May 27, 2012 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

TWiV 183: Bats out of hell
Connor joins the TWiV team to discuss bats as hosts for major mammalian paramyxoviruses. Links for this episode: NIH response to Osterholm letter (pdf) Who's afraid of the big, bad bioterrorist? Bats host major mammalian paramyxoviruses (Nature Comm) TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 183 Weekly Science Picks Connor - Microbiology Twitter journal clubAlan - Where the Wild Types Are (YouTube)Rich - May 14th: Smallpox vaccination dayDickson - Searching for pore-fection (Science)Vincent - RRResearch Listener Pick of the Week Stephen - Every M...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - May 13, 2012 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

TWiV 177: Live in Dublin
A discussion of avian influenza H5N1 transmission experiments in ferrets and novel bunyaviruses at the 2012 Spring Conference of the Society for General Microbiology in Dublin, Ireland. Links for this episode: Restricted data on H5N1 transmission (Science) Novel bunyavirus in China (NEJM and TWiV 127) Ten things about Schmallenberg virus (Microbiology Bytes) NSABB reverses decision on H5N1 papers (virology blog) TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 177 Weekly Science Picks Connor - Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize 2012Vincent - Thoughts on academic scientis...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - April 1, 2012 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

TWiV 172: Two can be as bad as one
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Kathy Spindler Vincent and Kathy discuss how a virus may cause disease distant from its replication site, then review a day in the life of a senior microbiology professor. Links for this episode: Celsius vs Centigrade Neuropathogenesis during polymicrobial infection (PLoS Pathogens) Tetramer staining (pdf) One TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 172 (Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition)
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - February 26, 2012 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

Article: Microbiological contamination of spirometers – an exploratory study in general practice
Dr Kerry Hancock is an Adelaide GP and Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide. Her article, in the research section of the January-February 2012 AFP, titled ‘Microbiological contamination of spirometers – an exploratory study in general practice’ reports on research they have done locally testing spirometers. The results provide directions for future research, and she provides some useful advice for all practices with spirometers. (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - February 6, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Source Type: podcasts

Interview: Microbiological contamination of spirometers – an exploratory study in general practice
Dr Kerry Hancock is an Adelaide GP and Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide. Her article, titled ‘Microbiological contamination of spirometers – an exploratory study in general practice’ reports on research they have done locally testing spirometers. (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - February 6, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts

TWiV #158 - Wolverines go viral
Vincent and Rich visit the Microbiology and Immunology Department at the University of Michigan Medical School, and speak with Alice and Kathy about their work on HIV genome dimerization, and packaging and pathogenesis of mouse adenovirus. (Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition)
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - November 20, 2011 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

TWiV #97 - California virology
On episode #97 of the podcast This Week in Virology, Vincent visited Peter Sarnow and Bert Semler during a trip to California, and spoke with them about their work on internal ribosome entry, and the requirement for a cellular microRNA for hepatitis C virus replication. Host links Vincent Racaniello, Peter Sarnow, and Bert Semler Links for this episode: Eukaryotic mRNAs that might contain an IRES (PNAS) Modulation of HCV RNA abundance by a liver-specific microRNA (Science) Viral small RNAs (PLoS Pathogens) Bridging IRES elements to the translation apparatus (Bio...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - September 6, 2010 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

Einstein On: Bioterrorism, Dr. Arturo Casadevall
How vulnerable are we to bioterrorism? Arturo Casadevall, M.D., Ph.D., chair of microbiology and immunology at Einstein and deputy director of the Northeast Biodefense Center, discusses the progress and the barriers in the perpetual fight against biological attacks—by man and by nature. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - July 8, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts

TWiV #87 - A PHIREside chat with Professor Graham Hatfull
On episode #87 of the podcast This Week in Virology, Vincent, Alan, and Rich hear from Professor Graham Hatfull how students in the Phage Hunters Integrating Research and Education (PHIRE) program learn about scientific inquiry by doing research on bacteriophages. Host links Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Alan Dove, and Graham Hatfull Links for this episode: Bacteriophage Research: Gateway to learning science Mycobacterium smegmatis at NCBI Prof. Steve Cresawn Scientist infected with computer virus (thanks, Jason!) The Invisible ABCs Letters read ...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - June 20, 2010 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

ASFH Limbus on the Move!
Guest: Ted W. Reid, Ph.D. Professor Departments of Ophthalmology and Visual Science Cell Biology and Biochemistry and Chemistry and Microbiology and Immunology Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock TX (Source: As Seen From Here)
Source: As Seen From Here - June 3, 2010 Category: Opthalmology Authors: JYoungMD at gmail.com Source Type: podcasts

Einstein On: H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Prevention, Dr. Stephen Baum
In this segment of Einstein On: H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Prevention, Stephen Baum, M.D., professor of microbiology and immunology and of medicine at Einstein, discusses the 2009-10 flu season and how to prevent transmission of the H1N1 and seasonal influenza viruses. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - March 16, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts

TWiV #53 - The ends justify the means
Vincent, Dick, and Alan talk about Nobel prizes for telomere research, bacteriophages that protect aphids from wasps, salicylates and pandemic influenza mortality, and hand washing. Links for this episode: Bacteriophages encode toxins that protect aphids from wasps 14 year old dies after receiving HPV vaccine Salicylates and pandemic influenza mortality Canadian microbiologist says hand washing is not proven to prevent influenza Surgical mask vs N95 respirator for preventing influenza Americans unsure about receiving pandemic H1N1 influenz...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - October 11, 2009 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

TWiV #50 - XMRV
Vincent and Jason review influenza 2009 H1N1 vaccine trials and protection against the virus conferred by the 1976 swine flu vaccine, then move on to a virus called XMRV and its possible role in prostate cancer. Links for this episode: One dose of influenza 2009 H1N1 vaccine without adjuvant is enough Partially completed study on influenza 2009 H1N1 vaccine with MF59 adjuvant 1976 swine flu vaccine induces cross-reactive antibodies against influenza 2009 H1N1 strain Explanation of hemagglutination-inhibition and microneutralization assays ...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - September 20, 2009 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

Article: Bacterial vaginosis - More questions than answers
Bacterial vaginosis is the commonest cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in women of reproductive age and is associated with serious pregnancy related sequelae and increased transmission of sexually transmissible infections, including HIV. The aetiology, pathology, microbiology and transmission of bacterial vaginosis remain poorly understood. (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - June 29, 2009 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Source Type: podcasts

H1N1 – Common Hand Washing Mistakes
Stephen Baum, M.D., explains common hand washing mistakes and proper technique to prevent spread of H1N1. Dr. Baum is professor of medicine and of microbiology and immunology, and senior associate dean of students at Einstein. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - June 11, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Steve Baum Tags: H1N1 Source Type: podcasts

H1N1 - Common Hand Washing Mistakes
Stephen Baum, M.D., explains common hand washing mistakes and proper technique to prevent spread of H1N1. Dr. Baum is professor of medicine and of microbiology and immunology, and senior associate dean of students at Einstein. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - June 11, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Steve Baum Tags: H1N1 Source Type: podcasts

TWiV #35 - Much achoo about nothing
In episode 35 of This Week in Virology, hosts Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Dick Despommier and guest Richard Kessin talk about Lujo virus, a new arenavirus, influenza, WHO rewriting pandemic rules, adjuvants, and a brief history of microbiology. Links for this episode: Lujo virus, a new arenavirus Is CDC too optimistic about influenza? WHO to rewrite pandemic rules Adjuvant at wikipedia Avery, MacLeod, McCarty 50th anniversary ( pdf) Weekly Science Picks ...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - June 7, 2009 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

TWiV #35 - Much achoo about nothing
Vincent, Alan, Dick, and Richard Kessin talk about Lujo virus, a new arenavirus, influenza, WHO rewriting pandemic rules, adjuvants, and a brief history of microbiology. (Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition)
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - June 7, 2009 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Tags: Science Source Type: podcasts

H1N1 - Interview with Dr. Steve Baum on H1N1.
H1N1 (initially referred to as "swine flu") was first detected in the United States in April 2009. Two months later, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. Stephen Baum, M.D. answers 20 important questions about H1N1, including how it spreads, how individuals can protect themselves, and under what conditions one should seek medical attention. Dr. Baum is professor of medicine and of microbiology & immunology and senior associate dean for students at Einstein. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - June 5, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Tags: H1N1 Source Type: podcasts

Global Health - Dr. Barry Bloom, Harvard School of Public Health
Barry Bloom, Ph.D., distinguished professor at the Harvard School of Public Health and former chairman of microbiology & immunology at Einstein, discusses the roles and responsibilities of public health educators and professionals in a global health context. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - June 1, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Tags: Global Health Source Type: podcasts

TWiV #22 - Viral bioinformatics
In episode 22 of This Week in Virology, host Vincent Racaniello and guest host Chris Upton, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at the University of Victoria in Vancouver, Canada, converse about hepatitis B in India, AIDS gene therapy with a ribozyme, antibodies that neutralize many influenza virus strains, killing tumors with vaccinia virus, myxoma virus of rabbits, and the Viral Bioinformatics Resource Center. Links in the episode indlude: Hepatitis B outbreak in India AIDS gene therapy clinical trial Antibodies that neutralize many influenza virus str...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - February 28, 2009 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

TWiV #7 - Viruses in video games
Vincent, Dick, and Aidan discuss how viral infections play prominent roles in notable video games. Three games are discussed: World of Warcraft, Pandemic II, and Bioshock. An article on how World of Warcraft became a model for the transmission of virus infections was published in Lancet Infectious Diseases. The title of the article is “The untapped potential of virtual game worlds to shed light on real world epidemics.” After we did the netcast we learned of a game for the iPhone called ‘Virus’. In this game your body is infected with a virus, and you must clear the infection by cont...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - November 7, 2008 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

The New Science of Metagenomics: Revealing the Secrets of Our Microbial Planet
This report briefs looks at the recommendations the National Research Council gave on how to shape this emerging field of study and manage the immense findings that it is sure to provide. Read the report online. (Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies)
Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies - May 25, 2007 Category: Science Authors: The National Academies Source Type: podcasts

ASFH: Endophthalmitis in South India
Paper Discussed: Prajna Lalitha, Jyothsna Rajagopalan, Karthik Prakash, Kim Ramasamy, Namperumalsamy Venkatesh Prajna and Muthaiah Srinivasan Postcataract Endophthalmitis in South India: Incidence and Outcome Ophthalmology, November 2005;112(11): 1884-1889 Guest: Prajna Lalitha, MD Head of the Department of Microbiology The Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai (Source: As Seen From Here)
Source: As Seen From Here - December 25, 2005 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: podcasts

04-10-2005 As Seen From Here
Subject: Postcataract Endophthalmitis Paper Discussed: Franco M. Recchia, MD; Brandon G. Busbee, MD; Robert B. Pearlman, MD; Cynthia A. Carvalho-Recchia, MD; Allen C. Ho, MD Changing Trends in the Microbiologic Aspects of Postcataract Endophthalmitis Arch Ophthalmol. 2005;123:341-346. Guest: Franco M. Recchia, MD Division of Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery, Vanderbilt Eye Institute (Source: As Seen From Here)
Source: As Seen From Here - April 9, 2005 Category: Opthalmology Authors: JYoungMD at gmail.com Tags: podcasts Source Type: podcasts