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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Language: en

Genres: Life Sciences, Science

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Season 3 - Episode 3 - Matthew Collins
Episode 3
Thursday, 6 November, 2025

In this episode of the Virulent Vortex, Matthew Collins tells us about dengue, an infectious disease caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. Controlling the disease has been difficult, but Collins explains how scientists are infecting mosquitoes with bacteria to stop them from spreading the virus. He also discusses how he and his colleagues are studying the specific immune responses against viruses to create better vaccines. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.