TWiV 861: Rough draft of Omicron origins

TWiV 861: Rough draft of Omicron origins

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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