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TWiEVO 84: Decoding our defenses to the Black Death

This Week in Evolution

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Exploring Smallpox and Virus Evolution with Eddie Holmes

A discussion on the WHO resource about the history of smallpox, the success of the vaccinia virus vaccine, and Eddie Holmes' research on a pox virus in rabbits. The chapter touches on immune gene amplification in surviving rabbits, scheduling conflicts for potential guests, and listener picks from a fan in San Diego.

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