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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• Richard on TWiV 636
• Molnupiravir in ferrets (Nat Micro)
• Oral prodrug of Remdesivir in ferrets (Nat Commun)
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