TWiV 1231: What is a virus?

TWiV discusses Sen. Cassidy calling for ACIP meeting delay, RFK Jr. abandons GAVI, millions of children at risk as global vaccination rates fall, RFK Jr. grilled by Congress, autism rates have increased 60-fold due to changed definitions, deep mutational scanning of rabies virus glyoprotein, and and proton gradient and incomplete TCA cycle in a giant virus. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Brianne Barker, and Angela Mingarelli Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV Sen. Cassidy calls for ACIP delay (NYTimes) RFK Jr. stops GAVI funding (NYTimes) Global vaccination rates drop, millions of children at risk (Guardian) Autism rates have increased 60-fold, here’s why (NYTimes) Deep mutational scanning of rabies virus glycoprotein (Cell Host Micr) Giant virus with proton gradient and partial TCA cycle (ISME J) Why cells are powered by proton gradients (Scitable) Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Weekly Picks Angela – 27 new, exciting, and blobby species discovered in the Peruvian rainforest! Brianne – Encounters in the Milky Way Rich – Where to go for accurate, up-to-date vaccine information Vincent – The members of RFK Jr.’s new vaccine committee have published little on vaccines Listener Picks Charles – Vaccine Advice, Vandalized Ken – Golden Goose Awards Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected] Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.