TWiP 83: Hidden costs of infection

Vincent, Dickson, and Daniel present a new case study, and discuss the effect of chronic malaria infection on wild warbler life span and telomere degradation.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, and Daniel Griffin

Links for this episode:

• Effect of chronic malaria infection on wild warblers (Science)
• Image credit
• Letters read on TWiP 83

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