TWiV explains research which shows that Per os infectivity factors are essential for bracovirus infection and wasp parasitism, and that periodic shifts in viral load increase risk of Hendra virus spillover from Pteropus bats.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler

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• Per os infectivity factors essential for bracovirus infection and wasp parasitism (PNAS)
• Periodic shifts in viral load increase risk of Hendra virus spillover from Pteropus bats (Sci Adv)
• Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks!

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