TWiV #28 - SARS
An episode of the This Week in Virology podcast, hosted by Vincent Racaniello, titled "TWiV #28 - SARS" was published on April 19, 2009 and runs 74 minutes.
April 19, 2009 ·74m · This Week in Virology
Episode Description
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.
Links for this episode:
- New rapid test for influenza H5N1 based on PDZ binding. Definition of ELISA.
- Poliovirus isolated from Minnesotan (article 1 and 2)
- Koala retrovirus: Japan story and review article
- Batteries made from viruses (cathode and anode). Image of phage M13.
- iMoleBuilder (iTunes link and review at Sunset Lake Software)
- Discovery of Norwalk virus
- Regulatin’ Genes (YouTube link)
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)