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“Thirty days hath September…” TWiV banters about how to keep up with which months have 30 days and which have 31. The poem or the knuckle method? June has 30 days btw 📆

Dr. Sam Brown discusses recent research from his lab group exploring the specialist/generalist problem in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. From Matters Microbial 131: What Cystic Fibrosis Reveals About Hidden Microbial Lives @markowenmartin.bsky.social

Ebola doesn’t seem to replicate well in differentiated epithelial cells. @angierasmussen.bsky.social discusses the “going airborne” theory around the Ebola virus on a new episode of Rasmussen Retorts.

Vincent reacts to a story this week out of Ridgewood, New Jersey of a child and an adult both bitten and scratched by a raccoon. 🦝🦝 🦝

Dr. Daniel Griffin discusses the latest updates on the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. TWiV Clinical Update 1325: Clinical Update with Dr Daniel Griffin

Special guest Roxanne Khamsi, science writer and author of Beyond Inheritance, joins Nels and Vincent on This Week in Evolution 126.

Vincent travels to Oregon State University in Corvallis for a discussion with Hannah Rowe on her career and work demonstrating how the interaction of influenza A virus and Streptococcus pneumonia influences transmission.🦠 From TWiV 1325: Sticky flu with Hannah Rowe

Immune discusses a paper on condition dependent allergy responses. 🤧

The whole purpose of vaccines is to give you immunity in the absence of getting sick! Rasmussen Retorts 7 available now on the Microbetv YouTube channel @angierasmussen.bsky.social

In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin discusses the first council meeting on the Ebola outbreak in the Congo and Uganda.

Do vaccine package inserts tell you which side effects also occurred in placebo groups? ICYMI Paul (@pauloffit.bsky.social) and Vincent discuss on Beyond the Noise 107: The subtle horror of package inserts.

New from Matters Microbial! Dr. Kevin Kohl discusses coevolution, the boundaries of the holobiont, and the variables that shape these relationships. Watch Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology hosted by @markowenmartin.bsky.social

The reality is…science IS political. Don’t miss Rasmussen Retorts 7: Means gets 86d but not MAHA with @angierasmussen.bsky.social

Nick discusses the importance of science communication

TWiV discusses a recent paper circulating on social media about Andes virus and sexual transmission, and explains what the study actually found. TWiV 1320: One influenza infection, two patients

Vincent’s reading recommendations 📚📖

Q: Is it possible to develop a hantavirus vaccine?

Q: Is there a limit to the number of viruses that can infect one cell? Great listener question!

ICYMI last night’s (4/29/2026) Office Hours livestream highlights 🧵

LDaniel Griffin and Dr Sara Dong discuss Hantavirus on Infectious Disease Puscast 106 @sarawinndong.febrilepodcast.com

TWiV discusses the article: Cross-reactive anti-prophage antibodies and bacterial heteroresistance implicated in phage therapeutic failure ( @natmed.nature.com )

Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello continue their discussion on the outbreak of Hantavirus on a cruise ship and its potential for person-person transmission

In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello discuss the outbreak of Hantavirus on a cruise ship and its potential for person-person transmission.

So let’s talk about Andes virus From the ‘Hantavirus on board’ mini lecture 📝

A quick look at the “Travisano-style” experiment @markowenmartin.bsky.social uses with his students. From Matters Microbial 129: Microbes reveal how evolution might replay with Dr Michael Travisano

An important phylogeny for us to look at ⬇️🔗 Hantavirus on board with Prof. Vincent Racaniello

From TWiP 278: Trichinella from eating bear eyeballs, a new case: Deadline May 15 2026

Dr. Michael Travisano discusses the importance of repeating scientific experiments From Matters Microbial 129: Microbes Reveal How Evolution Might Replay @markowenmartin.bsky.social

Two new words

Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello discuss the article: Economic Impact of Delaying the Infant Hepatitis B Vaccination Schedule(JAMA) From TWiV 1318: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin

Ever wonder about the etymology of the phrase ‘6ft under’? From This Week in Parasitism 279: Tolling for hookworms 🪱

TWiV discusses the article: An emerging human eye disease is associated with aquatic virus zoonotic infection (Nat Micro) about the identification of an emerging human eye disease associated with aquatic virus zoonotic infection. From TWiV 1317: Dead shrimp walking 🦐🦐🦐

Listener love for Immune:103: Cytokines 101?

An article from @nature.com ’Staggering Number Of People Believe Unproven Claims’

ICYMI last night’s (4/29/2026) Office Hours livestream highlights 🧵

How dangerous is a kiss? From Immune Booster 27: Interferons, JAKs, and STATs with George Stark George Stark from the Cleveland Clinic reflects on his early training in biochemistry. Host: @cindyleifer.bsky.social

3 simple rules

Dr. Griffin and Vincent discuss the article Prevalence of influenza and other respiratory viral infections in deceased persons: a population-based observational study over four influenza seasons (CMI) From TWiV 1316: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin

From TWiV 1315, the hosts discuss the article “Wildlife trade drives animal-to-human pathogen transmission over 40 years” (Science) and what it reveals about how human activity shapes spillover risk.

It’s STI Friday—what’s on the tie Daniel? From TWiP 278: Trichinella from eating bear eyeballs @christina-naula.bsky.social

Happening now! TWiEVO 125 Livestream Join the conversation with Vincent & Nels

How did Darwin die? From This Week in Parasitism 277 Dr Daniel Griffin, @christina-naula.bsky.social

Dr. Joseph Zackular, discusses the Center for Microbial Medicine at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP Research Institute), which he co-founded. Host: @markowenmartin.bsky.social

Get your vaccine! Daniel and Vincent review the article: Nine-Valent Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Related Cancers in Males (JAMA: Oncology) From TWiV 1314: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin

From Infectious Disease 104, Sara and Daniel review the article “Attention for Compliance: Visual Media in Second World War Anti-Malaria Efforts” (ASTMH), exploring how posters, films, and even Dr. Seuss cartoons were used to encourage soldiers to follow malaria prevention measures during WWII.

Viewer question on attenuated viruses

Foot and mouth disease

Don’t miss Office Hours Livestream tonight 4/15/26 8 pm ET Excerpts from last week’s stream 🧵

TWiV reviews the New York Times article “Top C.D.C. Official Delays Report on Covid Shot’s Effectiveness.” From TWiV 1313: Maybe they're all dementia vaccines Hosts: Alan Dove, Rich Condit, Vincent Racaniello

“There is no shame in not knowing. The problem arises when irrational thought and attendant behavior fill the vacuum left by ignorance.” Quote from @neildegrassetyson.com From TWiV Clinical Update 1312

@pauloffit.bsky.social and Vincent discuss a recent outbreak of meningitis in Kent, England, harkening back to an unusual series of events at Princeton and Drexel universities months before a meningococcal vaccine was licensed. From: Beyond the Noise #102: The invulnerability myth

@markowenmartin.bsky.social reviews halophilic archaea before welcoming this week’s guest, Nahui Medina Chavez, to discuss her interest in archaea and research on experimental evolution in extreme halophiles.

@angierasmussen.bsky.social is NOT being quiet about it 🎥: @chrissuspect.bsky.social

“Scientists don’t know everything” with CIndy Leifer & Irah King

Vincent shares a conversation with a vaccine-hesitant driver, meeting his skepticism with calm, practical advice and finding a small but meaningful place to start. Excerpt from TWiV 1310: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin

Sara and Daniel discuss the paper: Activation of l-histidine biosynthesis as a new antibiotic strategy against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Nature Communications) Excerpt from Infectious Disease Puscast 103

How long do wild mice live? 🤔🐁 Excerpt from Immune podcast episode 102: Living longer without B cells 🎥: @chrissuspect.bsky.social Hosts: @cindyleifer.bsky.social @stephanielangel.bsky.social @bioprofbarker.bsky.social

TWiV 1308: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello talk about the resignation of a member of the advisory committee for immunization practices and the irony of his rationale that a judge slandered him.

Weekend catch-up: true squid, bobtail squid, cuttlefish—Dr. Spencer Nyholm @spencernyholm.bsky.social on these cephalopods and how accessory nidamental gland microbes help protect squid eggs from fungal attack. @markowenmartin.bsky.social

TWiV reviews the paper: Influenza hijacks myeloid cells to inflict type-I interferon-fueled damage in the heart (Pub Med) Excerpt from TWiV 1307: My heart breaks for flu @bioprofbarker.bsky.social

Spencer Nyholm (@spencernyholm.bsky.social) explains how microbes partition themselves in the real world, and what that tells us about their roles.🦑 Excerpt from Matters Microbial 126: Squid Eggs Come With Antifungal Frosting📺

New Case alert Male in his 20s from Hokkaido, Japan, developed fatigue and rash, followed by fever and myalgia 6 days later. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social social tells us all about it! Send your guesses to: twip@microbe.tv with ‘TWIP 276 Case’ in the subject line Deadline: April 9th 2026

Eat your heart out! TWiP 276: Travel history is key @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social 🎥: @chrissuspect.bsky.social

Vaccination amplification with Ellen Woods! 📢💉 Excerpt from Immune Booster 25: Out of the antivax woods with Ellen Woods 🎙️@cindyleifer.bsky.social 🎥 @chrissuspect.bsky.social

Watch This Week in Virology 1306: Clinical Update with @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

Paul Hoskisson discusses the Streptomyces genus; the soil microbes behind many of our most important antibiotics and a cornerstone of the antibiotic revolution. Excerpt from Matters Microbial 125: Antibiotics, Streptomyces and Evolution @markowenmartin.bsky.social @paulhoskisson.bsky.social

Dr. Griffin (@danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social ) and Vincent Racaniello discuss the global spread of the ‘eradicated’ poliovirus

What’s on the bow tie Daniel? Dr. Daniel Griffin gives us a peek into the science of choosing the day’s bow tie. His collection features microbes of all kinds—viruses, bacteria, spirochetes and other agents of disease. One standing rule: Fridays are always an STI bow tie.

A clever listener on Miasma

13 years flies by! We are grateful and appreciate every listener🫶

What’s wrong with experts??

ICYMI a few clips from last night’s Office Hours livestream. Join us every Wednesday at 8pm EST! ⬇️

ICYMI: last night‘s Office Hours livestream 3.1.2026

Sara and Daniel discuss the article: Multicounty Outbreak of Salmonella Agbeni Linked to Ice in a Cooler at a County Fair — Illinois, August 2024(MMWR) @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @sarawinndong.febrilepodcast.com

📢 Postdoc opportunity — please share. The Rosenfeld Lab, now based in Philadelphia, is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the team. If you’re interested, or know someone who might be a great fit, please reach out directly to Amy: RosenfeldA@mlhs.org.

TWiV discusses the article: Association between shingles vaccination and slower biological aging: evidence from a US population-based cohort study (The Journals of Gerontology) Excerpt from TWiV 1303: Overachieving vaccines @bioprofbarker.bsky.social

@pauloffit.bsky.social discusses the measles outbreak in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and the growing concern that the public isn’t being told the full story From Beyond the Noise 97: What RFK Jr.’s CDC Doesn’t Want You to Know

Dr Griffin and Vincent discuss the research article: Psychological inoculation improves resilience against misinformation on social media (Science) Excerpt from TWiV 1302: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

This week TWiV reviews the CDC Emerging Infectious Diseases article: Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus Seroprevalence among Urban Pregnant Women and Newborns — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2021. Excerpt from TWiV 1301: Lost in giant virus translation

“It’s complex”

Gabrielle Rizzuto explains how she became interested in becoming a pathologist 🦠🔬 Watch Immune Booster 24: Tolerating pregnancy

How Bacteria Die in the Microbial Marine Forest Dr. Anne Thompson explores her research on salps, some of the most abundant animals in the ocean, and how their feeding mechanisms shape marine microbial food webs and carbon cycles. @markowenmartin.bsky.social

RFK Jr. has withdrawn any future U.S. support from a program, the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI), that has saved more than 20 million lives in resource-poor countries. Paul explains what GAVI is and how the US has supported.

Dr. Anne Thompson explains how pelagic tunicates use mucus nets to capture prey, showing how mucus is a fundamental tool in evolution and marine ecosystems. Excerpt from Matters Microbial 124: How Bacteria Die in the Microbial Marine Forest

Tattoo or no tattoo? 🫣

On TWiV Clinical Update 1298 Daniel and Vincent talk about the importance of continuing the work, even on days when it feels exhausting. A measles outbreak on a pediatric ward underscores why this work matters.

“…where it looks like spring is coming soon.” Vincent Racaniello 📍NYC🗽⛄️ And since there’s a travel ban in NY/NJ, it’s the perfect day to catch up on the latest TWiV Clinical Update 1298 with @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

ICYMI Infectious Disease Puscast 100 🎉 @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social and @sarawinndong.febrilepodcast.com review the AJTMH article Trichinellosis after Raw Bear Eyeball Consumption

Paul & Vincent discuss the “Disinformation Dozen” the small group responsible for spreading a disproportionately large share of vaccine misinformation online. Excerpt from Beyond the Noise 94: Who's really behind the MAHA movement? @pauloffit.bsky.social

TWiV discusses the open access article: Transmission of MPXV from fire footed rope squirrels to sooty mangabeys in @nature.com The title alone is so good Excerpt from TWIV 1297: Spillover squirrel🐿️ ⬇️🔗

Vincent calls out the concept of medical freedom as a false narrative on microbetV’s newest program Rasmussen Retorts with @angierasmussen.bsky.social Episode 3 is available now

Who is Kirk Milhoan, and what does he know about vaccines? Rasmussen Retorts 3 w/ @angierasmussen.bsky.social 🔗⬇️

TWiV 1295: Are YOU willing to take one for the team? Excerpt from TWiV 1295: Are YOU willing to take one for the team? @jrrmicro.bsky.social @bioprofbarker.bsky.social

Daniel addresses the spread of disease and lack of access to medical care and medications in the disastrous conditions of so-called family detention centers. Excerpt from TWiV 1294: Clinical Update with @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

Dr. Kirk Milhoan, the new chairman of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, made comments on a recent podcast that should scare the American public. Excerpt from Beyond the Noise #93: A frightening interview 🔗📺

Seema Mattoo explains Bordetella pertussis, the cause of whooping cough, and talks with Mark Martin about how vaccine hesitancy is driving the return of childhood diseases. @markowenmartin.bsky.social