TWiV 1371: How to Bat Away Marburg Virus

About this episode

TWiV discusses an outbreak of H5N1 influenza viruses in Utah farmed mink, and divergent species-specific antiviral responses in Marburg virus infected cells from reservoir bats and humans. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Rich Condit Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode • Support science education at MicrobeTV • H5N1 influenza virus in Utah farmed mink (virological.org) • Species specific responses to Marburg virus (Cell Rep) • Letters read on TWiV 1371 • Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Picks of the Week Rich – The effect of a hiding box on stress levels and body weight in Dutch shelter cats; a randomized controlled trial Alan – Edward Gorey’s version of a tarot card deck Vincent – Wellcome Global Monitor 2026: Trust in science under pressure Listener Pick Anne – Blockers, by Michael Lewis Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.