This Week in Virology TWiV 1285: Encapsidating viruses 2025
Jan 4, 2026
Explore the intriguing connections between herpesviruses and dementia, revealing how infections may influence cognitive health. Dive into the alarming trends of public health policy changes in the U.S. and their implications for science. Gain insights into hepatitis B and C research, and hear highlights from influential scientists like Charlie Rice. Plus, uncover the surprising links between respiratory infections and cancer reactivation. This week is packed with essential updates on vaccine developments and fascinating virology discussions!
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Hepatitis B Specials And Mechanisms
- Kathy described detailed TWIV specials on hepatitis B featuring Shari Cohen, Stefan Urban, and Thomas Tu.
- These interviews complemented molecular discussions about covalently closed circular DNA and chromatin effects.
Use Trudy Ray's HepB Blog To Explain Birth Doses
- Read Trudy Ray's virology blog post 'Why We Vaccinate Newborns Against Hepatitis B' for a concise public-facing explanation.
- Use that post to answer questions about the rationale for birth‑dose hepatitis B vaccination.
Experience Guides Big Scientific Questions
- David Baltimore emphasized that long experience teaches what questions to ask; short experiments may then yield big results.
- The hosts used that idea to explain scientific persistence and discovery.
