TWiV 722: More coronaviruses in the pipeline

The entire TWiV team assembles to discuss resurgence of COVID-19 in Manaus, Brazil, discovery of SARS-CoV-2 related viruses in bats in Southeast Asia, and increased Ct values after administration of mRNA vaccine. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Resurgence of COVID-19 in Manaus (Lancet) SARS-CoV-2 related viruses in Southeast Asian bats (Nat Comm) Increased Ct following COVID-19 vaccination (medRxiv) Letters read on TWiV 722 Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Weekly Picks Dickson – What is the polar vortex? Brianne – Cloning of the black-footed ferret Alan – Explaining mRNA vaccines with Star Wars Rich – Brighton Collaboration (BRAVATO); Ad26 vector template Kathy – Target public health ads to zipcodes Vincent – And Then the Gorillas Started Coughing Listener Pick Kim – Virus getting the shot (jpg) Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]