TWiV 434: Live long and pupate

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, and Kathy Spindler The esteemed TWiVumvirate reveal the discovery of a new negative stranded RNA virus of wasps that regulates longevity and sex ratio of its parasitoid host.   Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode ASM Microbe 2017 Parasitoid wasp virus regulates sex ratio (PLoS Path) What is a contig? Image credit Letters read on TWiV 434 This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron is the #1 fresh ingredient and recipe delivery service in the country. See what's on the menu this week and get your first 3 meals free with your first purchase – WITH FREE SHIPPING – by going to blueapron.com/twiv Weekly Science Picks Alan - The Wrath of Khan from Bug Chicks Kathy - Boaty McBoatface submarine launching Dickson - Fierce animal portraits Vincent - Westworld Listener Picks Hannah - Plague, Inc Stig - John Oliver: Trump vs the truth Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees. Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]