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TWiV notes the passing of Mavis Agbandje-McKenna, and reviews data on maximizing fit for cloth and medical procedure masks, SARS-CoV-2 total and subgenomic viral load in hospitalized patients, and effect of changes in spike protein on efficacy in a mouse model of infection.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Brianne Barker
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- Mavis Agbandje-McKenna dies (UF)
- Mavis on TWiV 448
- Maximizing mask fit (MMWR)
- Genomic and subgenomic RNA in COVID-19 patients (medRxiv)
- Effect of spike changes on protection of mice (mBio)
- Letters read on TWiV 728
- Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!
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Dickson – Wild animal photos
Brianne – Greater than COVID
Alan – WHO report on infodemic response
Rich – Reference Guide to the International Space Station
Vincent – 3D Molecular Designs
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Lisbeth – Have the new jab
Karen – Cholera exhibit at Museum of Trades and Crafts
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