TWiV 435: Two virus particles walk into a cell

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Dickson Despommier , Alan Dove , Rich Condit , and Kathy Spindler The TWiVome discuss the blood virome of 8,420 humans, and thoroughly geek out on a paper about the number of parental viruses in a plaque. Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode ASM Grant Writing Course Screwworm letters Blood DNA virome of 8,240 humans (PLoS Path) Plaque co-infection frequencies (mBio) Ode to a plaque ( TWiV 68 ) Counting viruses (Virus Watch) First animal virus plaque assay (J Exp Med) Letters read on TWiV 435 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 - Couple donates insect collection Kathy - Why is science important to you? Rich - Hook Dickson - Ten Incredible Astronomy Pictures Vincent - Why Trump's NIH Cuts Should Worry Us and The Real Threat to National Security: Deadly Disease Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees . Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]