TWiV 1305: Lab leak idea called on the carpet

TWiV 1305: Lab leak idea called on the carpet

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 Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Brianne Barker

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