TWiV 423: Dry, well formed, and light brown

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Dickson Despommier , Alan Dove , Rich Condit , and Kathy Spindler Guest: Jared Rice The TWiV academia discuss induction of diarrhea by the capsid protein of an astrovirus, and association of a fungal RNA virus with white-nose syndrome of North American bats. Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Register for ASV 2017 ASM-ASV Conference on Interplay of Viral and Bacterial Pathogens Astrovirus capsid protein induces diarrhea (mBio) Fungal virus associated with white-nose syndrome (PLoS Path) Image credit Letters read on TWiV 423 Weekly Science Picks Alan - GPS visualizer Dickson - James Webb Space Telescope and The Vertical Farm Kathy - First Snowflake Photos ( One and Two ) Rich - Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson Vincent - Carrie Fisher Fought for the Rebel Alliance and Mental Health Awareness Listener Pick Ken - The Abate Lab Sean - The Death of Expertise Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]