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Ever-enthusiastic virologists at the University of Pittsburgh and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC! Words/opinions those of individual lab members. https://www.pediatrics.pitt.edu/divisions/infectious-diseases/labs-and-faculty-pages/dermody-lab

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JCI - Immune cells promote paralytic disease in mice infected with enterovirus D68

New JCI paper led by postdoc Mikal Woods Acevedo shows immune cell infiltrationβ€”not viral loadβ€”drives paralysis in mice infected with enterovirus D68. Points to new targets for AFM treatment.
πŸ”— doi.org/10.1172/JCI1...
#Virology #NeuroImmunity #PostdocSpotlight #AFM

05.08.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two virology teams, one tapas table, and zero viral load (we hope). Taking a break after a full/terrific day at GRC Viruses and Cells.

22.05.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
PNAS Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...

🚨 New paper out!
"A single mutation in an enteric virus alters tropism and sensitivity to microbiota"
One tiny change, big consequences.
A great collab with the Julie Pfeiffer lab! @jkpfeiff.bsky.social
Read here: bit.ly/42sD2rX
#Virology #Microbiome #Science

24.04.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As we wrap up another year of discovery and collaboration, we want to express our gratitude to our amazing team, and partners!

Here's to more questions, answers & 'aha!' moments in the new year.

Happy holidays!

19.12.2024 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to Dr. Kira Griswold on successfully defending her PhD this fall! πŸŽ‰ We're so proud of your achievements and can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make in the future. Here's to your next chapter! πŸ‘#PhDDefense #Congrats

18.12.2024 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Terry had the honor of celebrating Dr. Greg Wilson's retirement in Nashville this week. Greg began working with Terry as an ID fellow in 1990 and contributed to inspirational work as a clinical scientist. Congratulations on an incredible career, Greg! πŸŽ‰

13.12.2024 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Throwing it back to Halloween when we brought the weather! From sunny smiles to stormy vibes, our forecast was a 10/10. Which weather mood are you feeling today?

25.11.2024 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome to the viral side of Bluesky! We're here to spread good contagions - knowledge, curiosity, and a love for science. Follow us for updates on all things virology! #ScienceIsViral

25.11.2024 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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