TWiV 863: Does this challenge study pass the smell test?

TWiV reviews the results of a study in which 36 volunteers were infected with SARS-CoV-2, and what was learned about the kinetics of virus reproduction in the nose and throat, development of symptoms, and reliability of lateral flow antigen assays. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Dickson Despommier , Rich Condit , and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , RSS , email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Vaccine Town Hall ( ASV ) Columbia University BSL-3 Manager position 3:27 UK SARS-CoV-2 challenge study (Res Sq) U of Pennsylvania smell test (Wikipedia) Letters read on TWiV 863 Timestamps by Jolene . Thanks! Weekly Picks Dickson – Webb team begins aligning telescope Brianne – Our Solar System in True Color Is Really Something Else Rich – When the International Space Station retires, it will plunge into the ocean to die Vincent – Gateway Program and What One Really Expensive Means to US Train Travel Listener Picks Jack – Dr. Becky and Pasta or composer Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]