This Week in Parasitism
About TWiP
This Week in Parasitism (TWiP) is a podcast about eukaryotic parasites hosted by Vincent Racaniello and Dick Despommier. Following in the path of their successful podcast 'This Week in Virology' (TWiV), they strive for an informal yet informative conversation about parasites which is accessible to everyone, no matter what their science background.
As science Professors at Columbia University, they have spent their entire academic careers directing research laboratories focused on parasites (Dick) and viruses (Vincent). Their enthusiasm for teaching inspired them to reach beyond the classroom with new media. TWiP is for everyone who wants to learn about parasites in a relaxing way.
Music used on TWiP is composed and performed by Ronald Jenkees and used with permission.
by Vincent Racaniello
on March 04, 2010
Vincent and Dick discuss the nurse cell, a unique structure formed in the host muscle by Trichinella species.
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Dickson Every Living Thing
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by Vincent Racaniello
on January 30, 2010
Vincent and Dick trace the life cycle of Trichinella spiralis in an infected host.
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Newborn larva entering muscle cell
Adult T. spiralis in columnar epithelial cell
Adult female T. spiralis
Infective first stage T. spiralis larva in Nurse cell in muscle tissue
Adult female T. spiralis with fully formed larvae in uterus
Adult male T. spiralis with claspers on tail
Clinical correlations in trichinosis
Letters read on TWiP #4
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Dickson David Scharf's pictures of microbial life The Nobel Laureate Meetings at Lindau
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Updated on Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 17:22
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by Vincent Racaniello
on December 27, 2009
Vincent and Dick distinguish among intracellular and extracellular parasites, then discuss the history and general characteristics of Trichinella spiralis .
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Dickson The Doctor and the Devils
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Updated on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 00:40
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by Vincent Racaniello
on November 30, 2009
Vincent and Dick classify parasites according to whether or not they are transmitted by a vector, then consider the implications of long-lived parasites.
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Updated on Tuesday, December 01, 2009 @ 14:59
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by Vincent Racaniello
on November 13, 2009
Vincent and Dick provide an overview of parasites and parasitism.
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Updated on Tuesday, December 01, 2009 @ 15:02
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