TWiV 453: Neurovirology with Diane Griffin

From the Vector-Borne Viruses Symposium in Hamilton, Montana, Dickson and Vincent speak with Diane Griffin about her career and her work on understanding viral infections of the central nervous system. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier Guest: Diane Griffin   Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Vector-Borne Viruses Symposium Diane Griffin Adoptive immunization of immunosuppressed mice infected with Sindbis virus Role of the immune response in age-dependent resistance of mice to encephalitis due to Sindbis virus Antibody-mediated clearance of alphavirus infection from neurons Persistence of viral RNA in mouse brains after recovery from acute alphavirus encephalitis Conversion of lytic to persistent alphavirus infection by the bcl-2 cellular oncogene Bc1-2 protects mice against fatal alphavirus encephalitis This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron is the #1 fresh ingredient and recipe delivery service in the country. See what’s on the menu this week and get 3 meals free with your first purchase – WITH FREE SHIPPING – by going to blueapron.com/twiv. Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees. Send your virology questions and comments to [e-mail]

Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - August 6, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts