TWiV 746: Encephalitis viruses dine on caveolae
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 746
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Episode description
Team TWiV explains how alphaviruses like Western equine encephalitis virus cross into the brain from capillaries by caveolin-mediated transcytosis, and reveal scientists' incentives and attitudes towards public communication.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker
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Links for this episode- Viral brain entry by transcytosis across endothelial cells (mBio)
- Scientists attitudes towards public communication (PNAS)
- Letters read on TWiV 746
- Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!
Dickson – NASA ingenuity helicopter ride Brianne – Vaccine Efficacy Animation Kathy – Airglow over the Azores Vincent – Gisaid
Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv
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