TWiM #153: Covert pathogenesis
The TWiM team ventures into preprint space with an analysis of type VI secretion across human gut microbiomes, and provide insight into urinary tract infection: how bladder exposure to a member of the...
30 Maj 201757min
TWiM #152: Wooden steps
The TWiMmers get cozy with symbionts: the bacteria that allow a giant shipworm to oxidize sulfur, and algae that live within salamander cells. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, and Elio Sch...
19 Maj 201751min
TWiM #151: Bat and moth antimicrobials
The TWiMsters discuss potential new sources of antimicrobial compounds from unusual places: the skin of bats and the intestines of moths. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, Elio Schaechter, ...
4 Maj 201759min
TWiM #150: Microbiology is where it's at
In recognition of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Robin Patel speaks with the TWiM team about directing a clinical bacteriology laboratory, and how an observation made by a laboratory ...
20 Apr 20171h 1min
TWiM #149: You're going to learn R
The TWiM team speaks with Pat Schloss about assigning sequence data to operational taxonomic units, and his experience with mSphere Direct, a new way of submitting papers for publication. Hosts: Vinc...
6 Apr 20171h 2min
TWiM #148: Neanderthal Dentistry
Vincent, Elio, and Michael reveal what Neanderthals ate from analysis of DNA in their teeth, and new CRISPR-Cas systems found in the genomes of uncultured microbes. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Elio Sch...
23 Mars 201755min
TWiM #147: The Public Goods Dilemma
The TWiM hosts reveal why phosphorus is essential for fungal brain disease, and how bacteria kill local competitors to favor the evolution of public goods cooperation. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Mich...
10 Mars 20171h 6min
TWiM #146: Viral arbitrium
Vincent, Elio and Michael discuss the finding of a prion in bacteria, and how communication between bacteria guides the decision between lysis and lysogeny. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt...
23 Feb 201753min
