This Week in Virology TWiV 1285: Encapsidating viruses 2025
Jan 4, 2026
Explore the intriguing connections between herpesviruses and dementia, revealing how infections may influence cognitive health. Dive into the alarming trends of public health policy changes in the U.S. and their implications for science. Gain insights into hepatitis B and C research, and hear highlights from influential scientists like Charlie Rice. Plus, uncover the surprising links between respiratory infections and cancer reactivation. This week is packed with essential updates on vaccine developments and fascinating virology discussions!
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TWIV's 2025 Production Scale
- This Week in Virology published 98 episodes in 2025, showing sustained output and reach.
- Regular episodes plus specials kept a steady rhythm of content and guest interviews.
Unreleased Baltimore Footage Resurfaced
- Vincent recounts releasing a recorded interview with David Baltimore after his death and finding an unreleased video file.
- He used the recovered footage to share Baltimore's talk more widely on YouTube.
Policy Changes Undermine Science
- The hosts repeatedly covered federal efforts that undermined science and public health throughout 2025.
- They linked policy changes to concrete harms like frozen grants and weakened global health programs.
