TWiV 435: Two virus particles walk into a cell

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler The TWiVome discuss the blood virome of 8,420 humans, and thoroughly geek out on a paper about the number of parental viruses in a plaque.   Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode ASM Grant Writing Course Screwworm letters Blood DNA virome of 8,240 humans (PLoS Path) Plaque co-infection frequencies (mBio) Ode to a plaque (TWiV 68) Counting viruses (Virus Watch) First animal virus plaque assay (J Exp Med) Letters read on TWiV 435 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 - Couple donates insect collection Kathy - Why is science important to you? Rich - Hook Dickson - Ten Incredible Astronomy Pictures Vincent - Why Trump's NIH Cuts Should Worry Us and The Real Threat to National Security: Deadly Disease   Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees. Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]