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viroLOGICAL

viroLOGICAL

Written by: Florian Krammer & Podcastwerkstatt
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 Florian Krammer is a virologist and vaccine developer. In his podcast viroLOGICAL he will talk about viruses on a weekly basis – from historical pandemics to current developments. A Podcastwerkstatt Original – produced between New York and Vienna. Photocredit: Medical University of Vienna/feelimage2026 Podcastwerkstatt Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science
Episodes
  • #12 – Zoonosis From the Sea: Covert Mortality Nodavirus

    #12 – Zoonosis From the Sea: Covert Mortality Nodavirus
    Apr 29 2026
    A virus previously known only from shrimp farms and fish is now linked to a serious eye disease in humans. Covert Mortality Nodavirus (CMNV) has been detected in over half of fish samples and nearly two-thirds of crab samples tested at markets and a new study in Nature Microbiology (March 2026) connects it to a persistent form of viral uveitis that can permanently damage the optic nerve and lead to severe vision loss.
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    16 mins
  • #11 - Rhinoviruses: One of the Most Common Viral Infections Explained

    #11 - Rhinoviruses: One of the Most Common Viral Infections Explained
    Apr 22 2026
    Rhinoviruses are a highly diverse group of RNA viruses responsible for about half of all common cold infections and are something most people encounter multiple times in their lives. In this episode, Florian Krammer explains the biology of these non-enveloped viruses, their large number of strains, and how they infect the upper respiratory tract.
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    13 mins
  • #10 - Lassa Virus: Why This Infection Is Hard to Control

    #10 - Lassa Virus: Why This Infection Is Hard to Control
    Apr 15 2026
    Lassa virus is a rodent-borne arenavirus that causes Lassa fever, a hemorrhagic disease endemic in West Africa with hundreds of thousands of infections each year. In this episode, Florian Krammer explains the biology of this ambisense RNA virus, including its segmented genome and how it interacts with the immune system. The discussion covers transmission through contact with infected rodents, human-to-human spread via bodily fluids, and typical symptoms ranging from mild flu-like illness to severe disease with bleeding, organ failure, and neurological complications.
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    18 mins
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