TWiV 1107: Uncoating some envelopes

It has been a long time since TWiV has released an all listener email episode, and if you have been waiting for one, then this episode is for you! (and everyone else of course). Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Alan Dove , and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , RSS , email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode MicrobeTV Discord Server MicrobeTV store at Cafepress Become a member of ASV ( asv.org ) The New City by Dickson Despommier ( blog post ) International Conference on Pandemic Preparedness Letters read on TWiV 1107 Timestamps by Jolene . Thanks! Weekly Picks Brianne – Cats Are Perfect. An Evolutionary Biologist Explains Why Alan – Bardcore music by Hildegard von Blingin' Vincent – A quote from Georgia O'Keefe: "I think it's so foolish for people to want to be happy. Happy is so momentary – you're happy for an instant and then you start thinking again. Interest is the most important thing in life; happiness is temporary, but interest is continuous". From the dailyphilosopher Listener Picks Julia – Recent success in troubleshooting autoclave challenges Charmaine – Viruses, myelin, the evolution of complex life, and the Fermi paradox Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]