TWiV #72 - Bucket of bolts
On episode #72 of the podcast This Week in Virology, Vincent, Dickson, Alan and Rich\xa0explain CRISPR/Cas, the immune system of bacteria and archaea, how novel viruses are discovered by deep sequencing of small RNAs, and the relationship between dry weather and outbreaks of West Nile virus infection.
\nHost links Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, and Rich Condit
\nLinks for this episode:\n- \n
- Review on the CRISPR/cas system of bacteria and archaea \n
- Virus discovery by sequencing small virus-derived RNAs (paper one and two) \n
- Dry weather induces outbreaks of West Nile virus infection (paper and comment form) \n
- Vaccine needle size matters \n
- Participate in the Personal Genome Project \n
Dickson Scientist as Chef by Dickson Despommier (pdf)
Alan Networked Organisms and Habitats (NOAH) iPhone app
Rich Never Cry Wolf by Farley Mowat
Vincent The Dish