This Week in Virology
This Week in Virology
Vincent Racaniello
TWiV 1305: Lab leak idea called on the carpet
1 hour 48 minutes Posted Mar 15, 2026 at 4:00 am.
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TWiV introduces sunshine virus of carpet pythons and its effect snakes after experimental infection, and development of a new tool to distinguish between naturally ocurring outbreaks and those that arise from lab accidents.

Hosts: Vincent RacanielloAlan DoveRich Condit, and Brianne Barker

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