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MicrobeTV is an independent podcast network for people who are interested in the life sciences. Our shows are about viruses, bacteria, parasites, evolution, immunology and neuroscience.
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· Feb 10
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Dickson Despommier.
A brilliant scientist, storyteller, and friend, he shared his vast knowledge and infectious enthusiasm with all who listened.
We will miss him dearly. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all who knew and loved him.
#🧪
A brilliant scientist, storyteller, and friend, he shared his vast knowledge and infectious enthusiasm with all who listened.
We will miss him dearly. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all who knew and loved him.
#🧪
Seema Mattoo explains Bordetella pertussis, the cause of whooping cough, and talks with Mark Martin about how vaccine hesitancy is driving the return of childhood diseases.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Seema Mattoo explains Bordetella pertussis, the cause of whooping cough, and talks with Mark Martin about how vaccine hesitancy is driving the return of childhood diseases.
@markowenmartin.bsky.social
@markowenmartin.bsky.social
TWiP 273 reviews intestinal parasites in dogs and their association with clinical manifestations of canine visceral leishmaniasis.
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TWiP 273: Intestinal parasites in dogs
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February 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
TWiP 273 reviews intestinal parasites in dogs and their association with clinical manifestations of canine visceral leishmaniasis.
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#LuxPortrait collaboration between yours truly and @jennifer.j.quinn . Here is Jane Hinton. Read about her fabulosity here: www.blackpast.org/african-amer... Yes, she helped invent Mueller-Hinton media. #MicrobialHeroes @ASMicrobiology @univpugetsound @microbetv.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 2:34 PM
#LuxPortrait collaboration between yours truly and @jennifer.j.quinn . Here is Jane Hinton. Read about her fabulosity here: www.blackpast.org/african-amer... Yes, she helped invent Mueller-Hinton media. #MicrobialHeroes @ASMicrobiology @univpugetsound @microbetv.bsky.social
New from Matters Microbial— episode 123: What Whooping Cough Can Teach Us
Dr. Seema Mattoo joins @markowenmartin.bsky.social to discuss the fascinating molecular genetics of the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, which can cause the human disease whooping cough. 🔗⬇️
Dr. Seema Mattoo joins @markowenmartin.bsky.social to discuss the fascinating molecular genetics of the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, which can cause the human disease whooping cough. 🔗⬇️
Matters Microbial #123: What Whooping Cough Can Teach US
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February 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM
New from Matters Microbial— episode 123: What Whooping Cough Can Teach Us
Dr. Seema Mattoo joins @markowenmartin.bsky.social to discuss the fascinating molecular genetics of the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, which can cause the human disease whooping cough. 🔗⬇️
Dr. Seema Mattoo joins @markowenmartin.bsky.social to discuss the fascinating molecular genetics of the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, which can cause the human disease whooping cough. 🔗⬇️
Office Hours livestream happening now⬇️🔗
February 5, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Office Hours livestream happening now⬇️🔗
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For #BlackHistoryMonth: the story of William Augustus Hinton. Such challenges, accomplishments, and life. Please take a moment to celebrate Dr. Hinton's legacy. #LuxPortrait by Jennifer Quinn. This image ended up in a microbiology text!
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February 4, 2026 at 9:51 PM
For #BlackHistoryMonth: the story of William Augustus Hinton. Such challenges, accomplishments, and life. Please take a moment to celebrate Dr. Hinton's legacy. #LuxPortrait by Jennifer Quinn. This image ended up in a microbiology text!
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@danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social and Vincent discuss the article: Rejecting Decades of Science, Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional (NY Times)
Excerpt from TWiV 1292: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin 📺
Excerpt from TWiV 1292: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin 📺
February 3, 2026 at 3:11 PM
@danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social and Vincent discuss the article: Rejecting Decades of Science, Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional (NY Times)
Excerpt from TWiV 1292: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin 📺
Excerpt from TWiV 1292: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin 📺
New week, new update (though at this point, sometimes it feels kinda like we should do a daily🫠) keep your head up folks
TWiV 1292: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
YouTube video by MicrobeTV
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February 2, 2026 at 1:51 PM
New week, new update (though at this point, sometimes it feels kinda like we should do a daily🫠) keep your head up folks
TWiV discusses the article: nOPV2 neurovirulent recombinant in Uganda (Nature microbiology)
Excerpt from TWiV 1291: A foot in the door for cytomegalovirus
Excerpt from TWiV 1291: A foot in the door for cytomegalovirus
January 30, 2026 at 9:17 PM
TWiV discusses the article: nOPV2 neurovirulent recombinant in Uganda (Nature microbiology)
Excerpt from TWiV 1291: A foot in the door for cytomegalovirus
Excerpt from TWiV 1291: A foot in the door for cytomegalovirus
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January 30, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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We are screwed if polio vaccine is made optional. Poliovirus is circulating in the US and the only reason we don’t see cases is due to vaccination. If vaccine coverage drops there will be many cases of polio in the US - all preventable.
Milhoan is an idiot.
Milhoan is an idiot.
January 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM
We are screwed if polio vaccine is made optional. Poliovirus is circulating in the US and the only reason we don’t see cases is due to vaccination. If vaccine coverage drops there will be many cases of polio in the US - all preventable.
Milhoan is an idiot.
Milhoan is an idiot.
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I'm old enough to remember polio
there were polio survivors in my class at school
some of them could walk
there were polio survivors in my class at school
some of them could walk
January 29, 2026 at 11:20 PM
I'm old enough to remember polio
there were polio survivors in my class at school
some of them could walk
there were polio survivors in my class at school
some of them could walk
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The Erosion of a Pillar of Public Health: ACIP’s Role and the Future of U.S. Vaccine Policy Post–June 2025
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/4qRxjpk
✅ Just Accepted
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January 29, 2026 at 11:51 PM
The Erosion of a Pillar of Public Health: ACIP’s Role and the Future of U.S. Vaccine Policy Post–June 2025
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/4qRxjpk
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/4qRxjpk
TWiN discusses the Cell article: Inner speech in motor cortex and implications for speech, neuroprostheses.
Excerpt from TWiN 68: Firewall for the brain
Excerpt from TWiN 68: Firewall for the brain
January 29, 2026 at 10:12 PM
TWiN discusses the Cell article: Inner speech in motor cortex and implications for speech, neuroprostheses.
Excerpt from TWiN 68: Firewall for the brain
Excerpt from TWiN 68: Firewall for the brain
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January 28, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Also a new Matters Microbial is live on our YouTube channel! @markowenmartin.bsky.social welcomes Dr. Alaina Weinheimer, to the quality quorum to discuss new and intriguing marine viruses, including Jumbo Phages!
Matters Microbial #122: Jumbo Marine Viruses and Nanoscopic Warfare
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January 27, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Also a new Matters Microbial is live on our YouTube channel! @markowenmartin.bsky.social welcomes Dr. Alaina Weinheimer, to the quality quorum to discuss new and intriguing marine viruses, including Jumbo Phages!
Immune 100: Immune turns 100! 🎉🎉🎉 Filmed live at The Incubator, Gretchen Diehl and Shruti Naik join the Immune team and an audience in NYC to celebrate!
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Immune 100: Immune turns 100
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January 27, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Immune 100: Immune turns 100! 🎉🎉🎉 Filmed live at The Incubator, Gretchen Diehl and Shruti Naik join the Immune team and an audience in NYC to celebrate!
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In his weekly clinical update, @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social discusses the @nejm.org article: Noninferiority of One HPV Vaccine Dose to Two Doses
January 26, 2026 at 7:08 PM
In his weekly clinical update, @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social discusses the @nejm.org article: Noninferiority of One HPV Vaccine Dose to Two Doses
Virology 2026 is here! Dr. Racaniello’s class, taught every spring at Columbia University and made available online...free, for anyone who wants to learn. Tap in! Tell a friend! Share widely!
Virology Lectures 2026 #1: What is a virus?
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January 26, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Virology 2026 is here! Dr. Racaniello’s class, taught every spring at Columbia University and made available online...free, for anyone who wants to learn. Tap in! Tell a friend! Share widely!
Also joining us in person from the incubator@danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social in his weekly clinical update, with Vincent Racaniello discuss screwworm, how the shingles vaccination slows biological aging and more! 🔗⬇️
TWiV 1290: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
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January 24, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Also joining us in person from the incubator@danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social in his weekly clinical update, with Vincent Racaniello discuss screwworm, how the shingles vaccination slows biological aging and more! 🔗⬇️
Current windchill in NYC? -15°C 🥶 You need a hat this winter! Especially if you’re in this ‘polar vortex‘ zone
For a fundraiser this year we are offering hand-knit wool caps made by a listener! ⬇️🔗
Btw we’re getting a blizzard like conditions tomorrow? Are you prepped? Stay safe!
For a fundraiser this year we are offering hand-knit wool caps made by a listener! ⬇️🔗
Btw we’re getting a blizzard like conditions tomorrow? Are you prepped? Stay safe!
January 24, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Current windchill in NYC? -15°C 🥶 You need a hat this winter! Especially if you’re in this ‘polar vortex‘ zone
For a fundraiser this year we are offering hand-knit wool caps made by a listener! ⬇️🔗
Btw we’re getting a blizzard like conditions tomorrow? Are you prepped? Stay safe!
For a fundraiser this year we are offering hand-knit wool caps made by a listener! ⬇️🔗
Btw we’re getting a blizzard like conditions tomorrow? Are you prepped? Stay safe!
What is better for scabies? Oral Ivermectin or permethrin cream? @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social reviews the article: Oral ivermectin versus 5% permethrin cream to treat children and adults with classic scabies: multicentre, assessor blinded, cluster randomised clinical trial
January 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM
What is better for scabies? Oral Ivermectin or permethrin cream? @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social reviews the article: Oral ivermectin versus 5% permethrin cream to treat children and adults with classic scabies: multicentre, assessor blinded, cluster randomised clinical trial
Happening now
Office Hours with Earth's Virology Professor Livestream 1/21/26 8 pm ET
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January 22, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Happening now
On episode 98 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel reviews the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 1/1/26 – 1/14/26.
Infectious Disease Puscast 98 ⬇️🔗
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Infectious Disease Puscast 98 ⬇️🔗
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Infectious Disease Puscast #98
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January 21, 2026 at 4:41 PM
On episode 98 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel reviews the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 1/1/26 – 1/14/26.
Infectious Disease Puscast 98 ⬇️🔗
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Infectious Disease Puscast 98 ⬇️🔗
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Angie @angierasmussen.bsky.social and Vincent discuss Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s removal of six vaccines from the recommended childhood immunization schedule.
Rasmussen Retorts: The inverse Candyman hypothesis 🔗⬇️
Rasmussen Retorts: The inverse Candyman hypothesis 🔗⬇️
January 21, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Angie @angierasmussen.bsky.social and Vincent discuss Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s removal of six vaccines from the recommended childhood immunization schedule.
Rasmussen Retorts: The inverse Candyman hypothesis 🔗⬇️
Rasmussen Retorts: The inverse Candyman hypothesis 🔗⬇️