Podcasts Science This Week in Virology TWiV #28 - SARS

TWiV #28 - SARS

Published: April 19, 2009, 3 p.m.

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In episode 28 of This Week in Virology, hosts Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Dick Despommier, and Eric F. Donaldson discuss a new test for influenza H5N1, poliovirus in Minnesota, Koala retrovirus, batteries made from viruses, and SARS.

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Links for this episode:

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  • New rapid test for influenza H5N1 based on PDZ binding. Definition of ELISA.
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  • Poliovirus isolated from Minnesotan (article 1 and 2)
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  • Koala retrovirus: Japan story and review article
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  • Batteries made from viruses (cathode and anode). Image of phage M13.
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  • iMoleBuilder (iTunes link and review at Sunset Lake Software)
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  • Discovery of Norwalk virus
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  • Regulatin\\u2019 Genes (YouTube link)
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Science blog of the week: The Great Beyond by Nature
Science podcast pick of the week: Sorting Out Science
Science book of the week: A Slot Machine, A Broken Test Tube by S.E. Luria (out of print - check your library)

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