TWiV 533: Recurring threads

The TWiVosophers review the Chinese plasma virome revealed by non-invasive prenatal testing, and a new filovirus genome from bats in China. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode ASV 2019 European Congress of Virology 2019 ASM Clinical Virology Symposium Intel ISEF judges needed Jerard Hurwitz age 90 RIP Paul has Measles now in French (virology blog) Chinese plasma virome (Cell) Blood virome of 8000 humans (TWiV 435) Měnglà filovirus from bats in China (Nat Microbiol) How to write a virus name (ICTV) Ortervirales (J Virol) Virologists oppose new definition of virus species (Arch Virol) Ebola sitrep (WHO) Letters read on TWiV 533 Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Weekly Science Picks Brianne - Trying Polar Vortex Experiments at Home Rich- Three Identical Strangers Kathy- Science wear, especially for Valentine's Day (discount) Vincent - State of anti-vaccine movement in US and Top 10 Health Threats for 2019 Listener Pick Amy- If government can't deliver safe vaccines, is it fit to rule? Ted- Understanding Economics of Microbial Threats (pdf) Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees. Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]