TWiV 430: The persistence of herpesvirus
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Rich Condit, and Kathy SpindlerThe TWiX cabal discuss sexual transmission of Zika virus in mice, and how immune escape enables herpes simplex virus escape from latency. Become a patron of TWiV!Links for this episodeNido2017 MeetingASM Clinical Virology SymposiumZika virus sexual transmission in mice (Cell Rep)Viral RNA is not infectious virus (virology blog)Methyl-phospho switch (TWiV 369)Immune escape of herpesvirus from latency (Cell Rep)Restarting lytic gene expression (J Virol)Letters read on TWiV 430This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron is the #1 fresh ingredient and recipe delivery service in the country. See what’s on the menu this week and get your first 3 meals free with your first purchase – WITH FREE SHIPPING – by going to blueapron.com/twivWeekly Science PicksRich - Vipassana Momma (Dravet Syndrome) Kathy - Landlines Chrome ExperimentsDickson - Origami RevolutionVincent - Hunched Over a MicroscopeIntro music is by Ronald Jenkees.Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts