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Peripatetic Martin Grobusch

December 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Christina Naula

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Meet Frankie. He joined us today. Our “old” dog and cat are not impressed but the people are happy.

Close-up of a Jack Russell puppy. The puppy has a white body, black head with a white stripe from top of head to nose. It had a ginger spots above each eye and the ears are floppy and black

December 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM

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TWiP solves the case about the man with abnormal brain MRI, and presents a new case for your solving about a man with some electrolyte issues related to his end-stage renal disease.

Send your guesses to:
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‘TWiP 270’ in the subject line

Deadline is January 2, 2026
Good luck!

December 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM

Christina Naula

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This episode of TWiP comes to you from tge recent ASTMH in Toronto. Enjoy! And there is still time to participate in out TWiP study. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Podcast Episode · This Week in Parasitism · 21/11/2025 · 1h 4m

It dropped from her scalp

November 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Christina Naula

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While waiting for the next TWiP to drop, why not revisit this episode, in which I introduce our study into the impact of TWiP on the understanding of science, and the scientific method? Link: uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Podcast Episode · This Week in Parasitism · 21/10/2025 · 54m

TWiP 267: It dropped from her scalp

November 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM

Christina Naula

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If you are at ASTMH in Toronto, come and see us at the Parasites Without Borders booth in hall D.
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A person standing indoors next to a large vertical banner for Microbe.tv. The banner features a blue illustration of a virus and the text “Science Shows for Everyone” along with descriptions of an independent podcast network for people interested in life sciences. Several podcast logos are displayed on the banner, and social media icons with a QR code appear at the bottom. The person is wearing glasses, a light gray sweater, dark pants, and white shoes, with a conference badge around the neck. The background shows an exhibition booth with white curtains and tables.

November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM

Christina Naula

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A new and exciting TWiP has dropped for you to enjoy. We solve the case of the woman returning from Brazil with a moving object in her scalp. youtu.be/Qd_np7A0BMI?...

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Wraps and ivermectin for malaria

October 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM

Christina Naula

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Oh look, another TWiP for you to enjoy.

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Podcast Episode · This Week in Parasitism · 06/10/2025 · 1h 1m

Things that jump are cleaner than things that squat

October 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Christina Naula

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A fun episode of TWiP has dropped on your podcast feed. Enjoy!
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Podcast Episode · This Week in Parasitism · 26/09/2025 · 41m

TWiP 265: Things that jump are cleaner than things that squat

September 27, 2025 at 7:15 AM

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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.
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Podcast Episode · This Week in Parasitism · 21/08/2025 · 58m

September 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM

Christina Naula

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Another TWiP is here for you to enjoy
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Tick-tock

August 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM

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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!

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TWiP 263: Tick-tock

TWiM 337: Lifestyles of the plasmids

August 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM

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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: Grabbing herpesvirus with both arms

August 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM

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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

Do schistosomes affect behavior?

August 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM

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TWiV reviews a classic experiment showing the mechanism of DNA replication

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August 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Christina Naula

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Aren’t parasites just great?!

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Podcast Episode · This Week in Parasitism · 29/07/2025 · 1h 4m

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July 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM

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Daniel Griffin, MD PhD

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TWiP 262: Do schistosomes affect behavior?

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July 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM

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

July 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM

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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

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July 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM

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Daniel Griffin, MD PhD

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TWiV 1234: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin