TWiV 626: Ralph Baric and fancy ferrets

Daniel Griffin provides a clinical update on COVID-19, then Ralph Baric joins TWiV to discuss SARS-CoV-2 transmission, vaccines, diagnostic tests, and a new animal model from his laboratory that does not use transgenic mice. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Brianne Barker Guests: Daniel Griffin, Chuck Knirsch, and Ralph Baric Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Links for this episode Mouse-adapted SARS-CoV-2 model (bioRxiv) SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine (bioRxiv) ASM resources for #shutdownstem President Obama on sustaining momentum for change (Facebook) America After the Civil War (PBS) Image credit Letters read on TWiV 626 Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]