TWiV 437: Kathy's new spindle virus

The TWiVsters reveal new giant viruses that argue against a fourth domain of life, and discovery of viruses in the oceanic basement. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Dickson Despommier , Rich Condit , and Kathy Spindler Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education sci comm issue Mark Wainberg dies Giant viruses with many translation system components (Science) Viruses in the oceanic basement (mBio) 2-back test Photo by Judy Letters read on TWiV 437 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 Kathy - Cloud appreciation society Rich - High Rise Urban Farming Dickson - Planets orbiting a distant star Vincent - TWiEVO 18: Raiders of the lost orco Listener Pick Kevin - Cherry blossoms at Brooklyn Botanical Garden Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees . Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]