The spike glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2 contains a cleavage site for host cell proteases called furins. Deciphering the role of this cleavage site during infection is important for understanding the origin of the pandemic virus and its disease pattern in humans. Back in February it was not known if the furin ...

From the authors of Paul Has Measles comes Paul Stays Home, an illustrated book about COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 for children. Paul is sad because he can't go out. He can't see his friends or visit his grandparents. Like everyone else, he has to wait until the coronavirus pandemic is over. ...

Vincent, Kathy and Rich explain the Jenner Institute's SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, the NIH decision to stop the Remdesivir study, and answer listener questions. Click arrow to play Download TWiV 613 (63 MB .mp3, 106 min) Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Show notes at microbe.tv/twiv

https://youtu.be/A-sAs5XXvGM From the Nipah Virus International Conference in Singapore, Vincent speaks with Richard Hatchett, CEO of CEPI, about its mission to stimulate and accelerate the development of vaccines against emerging infectious diseases. Click arrow to play Download TWiV 612 (87 MB .mp3, 143 min) Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Show notes ...

Daniel Griffin provides a weekly clinical update on COVID-19, then Michael Schmidt discusses how dentistry can be safely practiced during a pandemic, followed by answers to listener questions. Click arrow to play Download TWiV 611 (87 MB .mp3, 143 min) Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV!