TWiV 789: Does delta mean a change?

TWiV reviews a leaked CDC document on virulence and spread of the delta variant, and how anti-alphavirus antibodies that do not neutralize infection can nevertheless protect mice from disease. 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 NYC first to require vaccination proof (Reuters) Leaked internal CDC document (WaPo) Manuscripts on increased virulence (one, two, three) Disease protection by non-neutralizing antibodies (Cell) Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Weekly Picks Brianne – Nobel Prize Games Kathy – Snail sensors Rich – In Shock: My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope by Rana Awdish Vincent – The Provincetown Covid data is actually good news (if you are vaccinated) and I Was the Architect of Operation Warp Speed. I Have a Message for All Americans. Listener Pick Jake – NASA spinoff Peter – Bernard, the Extraordinary Moth Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]