TWiP 195: Shocking diseases in attractive NY accents

Christina returns to the TWiP trifecta to solve the case of the Beachgoer with Red Lines on Her foot, and an experimental malaria vaccine based on the junctional region of the circumsporozoite protein displayed on a virus-like particle.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, and Daniel Griffin

Guest: Christina Naula

Download TWiP #195 (46 MB .mp3, 76 minutes)

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• VLP-based malaria vaccine (Cell)
• Promise of a malaria vaccine (Ann Rev Micro)
• Hero: Maria Mota
• Letters read on TWiP 195

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Case Study for TWiP 195

Gentleman in 60s, does not have permanent home, comes in with skin issues. Pruritis all over. Wearing heavy coat, unwashed polyester shirt. 1 cm diameter patches, erythematous, areas where open from scratching. Cover much of torso. Solve case by examining his clothes.  

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Music by Ronald Jenkees