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TWiP solves the case about the parasite check in summer camp, and presents a new case about a woman who traveled to Brazil and developed furuncles on the back of her head. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

Another TWiP is here for you to enjoy @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Reveal day! TWiP solves the case of the world travelers with poppy-seed size dots embedded in their skin, then present a new case about parasite check in summer camp. Plus a new case! @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

In episode 337 TWiM explains a study that examines pathogen presence in ancient humans and concludes that zoonoses emerged 6500 years ago with the domestication of livestock, and determination of universal rules that govern plasmid copy number. This week's special guest: @markowenmartin.bsky.social

TWiV 1245 reviews fraudulent science becoming an industry, FDA may not authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids, Kennedy won't push strict pesticide regulations conserved betacoronavirus sequences recognized by human T cells, and Bispecific antibodies protect against herpes recurrent disease

TWiV reviews a classic experiment showing the mechanism of DNA replication @bioprofbarker.bsky.social @jrrmicro.bsky.social

Aren’t parasites just great?! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

Amazing crowd at #asv2025 to hear TWiV live with guest Charlie Rice!

Three family members found small dark specks in their skin after hiking in Scotland, Cairngorms, Long Island & Cape Cod. No symptoms, some specks mobile. What are they? Is the travel history relevant? Lots of questions here @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

Immersed Parasites! Watch TWiP 261: A case for Dr Hickam @christina-naula.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

TWiP 261: A case for Dr. Hickam 🩺 TWiP solves the case of the pregnant woman from Tanzania with dehydration and 3 weeks of bloody stool, a situation that would confuse Ockam but not Dr. Hickam. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

I had so much fun recording this episode! Listen, enjoy and learn 🙂 @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social www.microbe.tv/twip/twip-261/

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Today is June 5th, Dickson Despommier's birthday. He would've turned 85 today. We miss him greatly! Happy birthday Dickson!

Treating Syphillis with Plasmodium From TWiM 259: Know your Knowlesi @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

Elsewhere on @microbetv.bsky.social, a fun episode of TWiV. Such a treat for those of us hungry for good science communication

🚨 New TWIP case: A 32-year-old pregnant woman in Northern Tanzania presents w/ 3+ weeks of sticky, bloody diarrhea, dehydration + weakness. No fever or chills. River water source. HIV negative. Low hemoglobin, high creatinine. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

In this TWiP we solve the case of a man with daily fevers. We received so many great diagnoses that we ran out of time for a nee hero of parasitism! Listen to the end for our new case. @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @microbetv.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Not just science… 25th wedding anniversary trip to Paris

I really enjoyed this Life Scientific interview with Dr Antony Fauci. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

A man's got to know his limitations. There's a parable or something there😏 Excerpt from TWiP episode 258: The deeper, the rounder @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

Happy Tuesday! Find out how a gut commensal protozoan influences respiratory disease outcomes by shaping pulmonary immunity, and why body shape matters in lice that parasitize diving hosts. @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Morphological diagnosis in #parasitology is at risk of disappearance. Thus, there is a need to maintain and pass on skills in parasite morphology. To provide a base for this initiative, #ESCMID Global is hosting a Parasite Morphology Hub (PMH) in its #ESGCP and #ESGITM study groups. Details 👇

On #WorldMalariaDay day explore our specialist short courses🌍🦟 Gain essential skills for precise diagnoses, malaria processing techniques and make impactful contributions to #GlobalHealth. Running 18 - 20 June 2025 👉 bit.ly/3y5A1Ob

I am buzzing after giving a presentation to a large cohort of medical doctors on the Doctors Without Borders Global Health & Humanitarian Medicine course this evening, introducing the One Health concept with pertinent case studies. I hope the participants had as much fun as I did!

Ooooh look, another TWiP has just dropped. How exciting! We discussed a super interesting case. Our listeners were spot on with their diagnosis. Some great diagnostic detective work! @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

I received a surprise present in the post this week! Thank you @microbetv.bsky.social, I love it.

You know it is a good day when a new TWiP episode is here to enjoy!

Happy Friday! Why not start the weekend with an episode of TWiP? @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Dr. Daniel Griffin presents This Week in Parasitism's new case study about a man with a swollen left arm in Borneo. Excerpt from TWIP 255 - Katayama fever Send your guess to: [email protected] with “TWIP 255 Clinical Case” in the subject line. We are accepting guesses until April 11th. Good Luck!

Michelle Labrunda joins TWiP to solve the case of the Georgian in Guinea with fever and dry cough. Did you guess correctly? Let us know! @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social @christina-naula.bsky.social

A great episode of TWiP, it was fun to record and I learned a lot. Our listeners are very clever, sending in their diagnoses and differentials, for us to discuss. @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social youtu.be/W99vzSlDKEY

This was so much fun to record! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

And here the YouTube link of our latest TWiP, for anyone who prefers to watch. On this episode we celebrTe Dickson Despommier, a true hero of parasitism. We also talk scoence 🙂 youtu.be/kXCqw6M0qUo

Another TWiP! In this episode we celebrate Dickson Deapommier, a true hero of parasitism. We also talk science 🙂 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Here‘s the video link for TWiP.

Another TWiP is live! On this episode we solve the case of the man with somnolence and something extra-erythrocytic. Find in on your favourite podcast platform and YouTube. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... @microbetv.bsky.social @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social

Volunteering with The Conservation Volunteers is always fun and an excellent work-out, too. Today we started a new project: expansion of the newt habitat. First job extend the fence around the pond, repurposing old fencing from elsewhere. Structure up, lots to do over spring and summer!

Waiting for the Glasgow schools Twilight Science Club pupils for a bit of fun and learning

TWiP 252!

Dickson Despommier! 🕊️

TWiP is also on YouTube for those of you enjoying video. youtu.be/_gN9tu18XAs

Our latest TWiP is here for you to enjoy. Also available on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...