Nels joins TWiV to discuss hypotheses for the origins of Omicron, including that it came from mice or arose during chronic infection of an immunocompromised patient.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker

Guest: Nels Elde

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Vaccine Town Hall (ASV)
Columbia University BSL-3 Manager position
Did Omicron come from mice? (J Genet Genomics)
Persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection (SSRN)
Letters read on TWiV 861
Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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