TWiV 433: Poops viruses and worms

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Dickson Despommier , Alan Dove , and Kathy Spindler The lovely TWiV team explore evolution of our fecal virome, and the antiviral RNA interference response in the nematode C. elegans . Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode ASM Clinical Virology Symposium Evolution of the human fecal virome (PNAS) Antiviral RNAi response in C. elegans (Curr Biol) Orsay virus ( TWiV 123 ) Broad VSV host range (J Comp Neurol) Image credit Letters read on TWiV 433 This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron is the #1 fresh ingredient and recipe delivery service in the country. See what's on the menu this week and get your first 3 meals free with your first purchase – WITH FREE SHIPPING – by going to blueapron.com/twiv Weekly Science Picks Alan - Contact information for Senators and Representatives Kathy - How Tumor Virology Transformed Oncology Dickson - Seven new species of Peacock Spider Vincent - Proposed NIH budget cut and Expensive Oxford Comma Listener Pick Kim - Pigeon Fashion Week ( TWiEVO 7 ) Richard - aeroMorph and Understanding Molecular Evolution Johnye - Ice Instruments and Fahrenheit and Celsius Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees . Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]