TWiV 696: Tear down that SARS-CoV-2 manuscript

TWiV explains that COVID-19 is not harmless for young adults, FAA approval for Pfizer mRNA vaccine, lack of justification for the claim of reverse transcription of SARS-CoV-2 RNA and integration into the human genome, and lack of evidence for increased transmission by new variants in the UK. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier , Alan Dove , Rich Condit , and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): iTunes , Google Podcasts , RSS , email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode BSL-3 laboratory assistant manager position FDA authorizes EUA for Moderna mRNA vaccine (FDA) COVID-19 is not harmless for young adults (NY Times) Excess mortality 25-44 years (JAMA) Pfizer mRNA vaccine approved by FAA (AOPA) SARS-CoV-2 RNA reverse transcription (bioRxiv) Information on UK variant ( GISAID , BMJ ) US agency computers compromised (WaPo) DoD study on low risk of flying (WaPo) When can children be vaccinated ? (Guardian) Letters read on TWiV 696 Timestamps by Jolene . Thanks! Weekly Science Picks Dickson – 2020 Audubon Photography Winners Brianne – COVID-19 Changed Science Forever Alan – Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake Rich – Lie of the Year: Coronavirus downplay and denial ; John 18:38 Vincent – How New York City Vaccinated 6 Million People in Less Than a Month ( my article from 2009 ) Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]