TWiV 188 - Haggis, single malt, and viruses
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Massimo Palmarini, John MacLauchlan, Emma Thomson, and Hande Harmanci.
Vincent travels to Scotland to meet with members of the Centre for Virus Research at the University of Glasgow to discuss their work on hepatitis C virus and jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus.
Links for this episode:
MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research
Aaron Shatkin, 77 (virology blog)
Photos of my Glasgow visit (Facebook and VirusTalk)
TWiV on Facebook
Letters read on TWiV 188
Weekly Science Picks
Vincent - Microbe art
Listener Pick of the Week
Judi - Cell Ima...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - June 15, 2012 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 187: The mummy
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Rich Condit
Vincent and Rich discuss recovery of a hepatitis B viral genome from a 16th century Korean mummy, and personal omics profiling of an individual over a 14 month period.
Links for this episode:
Tracing HBV to the 16th century (Hepatology)
HBV on TWiV
Precautions with ancient DNA (Science)
Personal omics profile over 14 months (Cell)
A geneticist's research turns personal (NY Times)
Mike Snyder on Futures in Biotech
The DASH diet
TWiV on Facebook
Letters read on TWiV 187
Weekly Science Picks
Rich - The Checklist b...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - June 11, 2012 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
Telbivudine Prevents Vertical Transmission From HBeAg-Positive Women With Chronic Hepatitis B
Telbivudine reduces hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA and normalizes levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). A study in the May issue of CGH by Dr. Calvin Pan investigates its use in preventing vertical transmission. (Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - April 24, 2012 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: AGA Source Type: podcasts
Determinants of Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein Levels in Hepatitis C –Infected Patients
A study in the April issue of CGH examines determinants of serum alpha fetoprotein (AFP) levels in hepatitis C –infected patients. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Hashem B. El-Serag. (Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - March 27, 2012 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: AGA Source Type: podcasts
Determinants of Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein Levels in Hepatitis C–Infected Patients
A study in the April issue of CGH examines determinants of serum alpha fetoprotein (AFP) levels in hepatitis C–infected patients. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Hashem B. El-Serag. (Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - March 27, 2012 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: AGA Source Type: podcasts
Prevalence of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis–Autoimmune Hepatitis Overlap Syndrome
A study in the July CGH looked to diagnose the primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)–chronic autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) overlap syndrome and their level of overlap at a tertiary referral center. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with Dr. Marshall M. Kaplan. (Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - July 6, 2011 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: AGA Source Type: podcasts
Prevalence of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis –Autoimmune Hepatitis Overlap Syndrome
A study in the July CGH looked to diagnose the primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) –chronic autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) overlap syndrome and their level of overlap at a tertiary referral center. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with Dr. Marshall M. Kaplan. (Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - July 6, 2011 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: AGA Source Type: podcasts
Liver Biopsy Rarely Needed for Diagnosing Typical Laboratory Features of Autoimmune Hepatitis
A study in the December issue of CGH sought to clarify the importance of histologic analysis of biopsy samples in the diagnosis and management of patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to study co-author Dr. Keith Lindor (Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - January 20, 2011 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: AGA Source Type: podcasts
Complication Rate of Percutaneous Liver Biopsies Among Persons With Advanced Chronic Liver Disease in the HALT-C Trial
A study in the October 2010 CGH examines safety and complications of percutaneous liver biopsy in patients with hepatitis C–related bridging fibrosis or cirrhosis who were enrolled in the Hepatitis C Antiviral Long-Term Treatment against Cirrhosis trial. (Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 5, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: AGA Source Type: podcasts
