TWiV notes the passing of Mavis Agbandje-McKenna, and reviews data on maximizing fit for cloth and medical procedure masks, SARS-CoV-2 total and subgenomic viral load in hospitalized patients, and effect of changes in spike protein on efficacy in a mouse model of infection.
Links for This Episode
- Mavis Agbandje-McKenna dies (UF) 1:15
- Mavis on TWiV 448 1:30
- Maximizing mask fit (MMWR) 6:37
- Genomic and subgenomic RNA in COVID-19 patients (medRxiv) 22:43
- Effect of spike changes on protection of mice (mBio) 47:11
- Letters read on TWiV 728 1:07:40
- Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!
Weekly Science Picks 1:53:57
Dickson – Wild animal photos
Brianne – Greater than COVID
Alan – WHO report on infodemic response
Rich – Reference Guide to the International Space Station
Vincent – 3D Molecular Designs
Listener Picks
Lisbeth – Have the new jab
Karen – Cholera exhibit at Museum of Trades and Crafts
Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email.
Become a patron of TWiV!
Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees.
Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv