TWiV 846: Beta was stirring, and now in a mouse

TWiV explores the impact of the intestinal virome on seroconversion after rotavirus vaccination, and implications of the ability of the SARS-CoV-2 beta variant to infect wild-type laboratory mice. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Alan Dove , Rich Condit , Kathy Spindler , and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): iTunes , Google Podcasts , RSS , email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Impact of enteric virome on rotavirus vaccine (Cell Host Micr) Beta variant infects wild type mice (Sig Transd Targ Ther) Timestamps by Jolene . Thanks! Weekly Picks Brianne – XKCD on Immune Responses and Immunity Kathy – UVA Rotunda astrophotograph with Heart and Soul Nebulae by Brennan Gilmore Rich – James Webb Space Telescope Videos: 29 Days On The Edge ; Launch And Deployment Alan – Sokobond puzzle game Vincent – International Space Station shines in gorgeous fly-around photos by Crew Dragon astronauts Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]