TWiV 697: The sky is NOT falling

TWiV reviews the latest data on the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2, including some properties of the variant and why it is being closely studied, development of liver cancer in a participant in a adenovirus-associated virus gene therapy trial, and answers to listener questions. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit , Kathy Spindler , and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): iTunes , Google Podcasts , RSS , email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode BSL-3 Assistant Manager position 3:39 NERVTAG meeting minutes ( pdf ) NERVTAG Preliminary genomic characterization of UK variant (virological.org) PHE investigation of UK variant ( pdf ) N501Y does not affect antibody neutralization ( Science , eLife ) WHO notice on UK variant (WHO) Liver tumor during AAV gene therapy (Science) Letters read on TWiV 697 Timestamps by Jolene . Thanks! Weekly Picks Brianne – EM Rap Podcast COVID update Kathy – Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn and Tony Fauci vaccinated Santa Claus Rich – Chicken LIttle ( wiki ) Vincent – virological.org Listener Pick Greg – Someone who wants to make a difference Uli – XKCD on statistics Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]