TWiV 372: Latent viral tendencies

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Alan Dove , Rich Condit , and Kathy Spindler The TWiV-osphere introduces influenza D virus, virus-like particles encoded in the wasp genome which protect its eggs from caterpillar immunity, and a cytomegalovirus protein counters a host restriction protein that prevents establishment of latency. Links for this episode Ebolavirus update (ProMedMail) Influenza D virus (mBio) Vincent's influenza C virus paper (J Virol) Virus-like particles protect wasp eggs (Sci Adv) CMV protein foils cell defense against latency (Sci Adv) Image credit: Mark Letters read on TWiV 372 This episode is sponsored by ASM Grant Writing Webinar and ASM Biodefense Weekly Science Picks Alan - Go viral Vincent - 3D virus popsicles ( 3ders, dangerous popsicles ) Rich - Galileo thermometer Kathy - Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe Listener Picks Christiane - Using PowerPoint to shine Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]