Starcast Join the waitlist

This Week in Virology

TWiV 1335: TldR, bacterial hot rods and nullifying norovirus

Jun 28, 2026 · 1h 56m

Coming soon to iPhone. Already have it? “Listen in Starcast” takes you straight there.

On this episode

About this episode

TWiV explains research showing how temperate phages enhance bacterial host fitness via RNA-guided flagellar remodelling, and that IgA antibody is necessary and sufficient to prevent norovirus infection in mice. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Brianne Barker, and Jolene Ramsey Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV Positions in Rosenfeld Lab (email) Fred Murphy passes away (X) US has lost its hold on measles elimination (CIDRAP) What’s in the genetic code of America’s measles outbreaks (ProPublica) Did Pete Hegseth single-handedly raise the R₀ of flu? (Inside Medicine) Fred Murphy’s Virus…