TWiV 418: Of mice and MERS

Hosts:  Vincent Racaniello,  Dickson Despommier,  Alan Dove,  Rich Condit, and  Kathy SpindlerThe TWiVsters  describe a new animal model for MERS coronavirus-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome, produced by CRISPR/Cas9 editing of the mouse gene encoding an ortholog of the virus receptor.Become a  patron of TWiV!Links for this episodeNew  mouse model for MERS (Nat Micro)RNA-guided  genome engineering (Science)Photo by FinnyLetters read on TWiV 418This episode is brought to you by CuriosityStream, a subscription streaming service that offers over 1,400 documentaries and non ­fiction series from the world's best filmmakers. Get unlimited access starting at just $2.99 a month, and for our audience, the first two months are completely free if you sign up at curiositystream.com/microbe and use the promo code MICROBE. 0:25, 27:50This show is sponsored by Drobo, a family of safe, expandable, yet simple to use  storage arrays. Drobos are designed to protect your important data forever. This Holiday season give someone a Drobo to keep all their files and memories safe forever. TWiV listeners can save 20% or more off of their purchase of a Drobo 5D, Drobo 5Dt, Drobo 5N, or any 8-drive or 12-drive syste m at www.drobostore.com by December 31, 2016 using discount code MICROBE20. Register for  ASV 2017 at Madison, WisconsinWeekly Science PicksAlan - Human population through timeDickson - Every Orbit Cassini Has TakenRich - OK GO: Walk Her Wal...
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