TWiV 754: Tuesday two: SARS-CoV-2 and TLR2

TWiV discusses the finding that the envelope (E) protein of SARS-CoV-2 is sensed by toll-like receptor 2 on cells, leading to the production of inflammatory cytokines that cause damage to cells and tissues in COVID-19. 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 vaccine town halls Michelson Prizes FDA authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccine for adolescents (FDA) TLR2 senses SARS-CoV-2 E protein (Nat Imm) Review on CoV E protein (Virology J) Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Weekly Picks Brianne – Lab.Hacks Lab Assistant App Rich – Weird viral DNA spills secrets to biologists; COVAX Kathy – Planet Earth Now Vincent – Variants at ViralZone Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]