Virulent Vortex

Author: Jaap de Roode & Todd Swink

The Virulent Vortex is a podcast hosted by Emory University Biology Professor, Jaap de Roode, in which he discusses infectious disease research with researchers from Emory University: from molecules and pathogens to populations and pandemics, and everything in between. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Genres: Life Sciences, Science

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Season 3 - Episode 4 - Meher Sethi
Episode 4
Wednesday, 4 February, 2026

You may not have heard of reoviruses, but chances are that you have been infected by them. In this episode of the Virulent Vortex, Meher Sethi explains how these viruses work together to transmit from host to host, and how this has made them one of the most successful viruses on our planet. Speaking of planets - she also tells us about her dreams to study viruses in outer space.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.