Molnupiravir with Richard Plemper This Week in Virology

Richard joins TWiV to discuss the SARS-CoV-2 antiviral drug Molnupiravir , including how it was discovered, its mechanism of action, whether it is a mutagen for cells, and the future of drugs for treatment of COVID-19.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Brianne Barker
Guest: Richard Plemper
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