TWiV 327: Does a gorilla shift in the woods?
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler
The eTWiVicators review evidence that the HIV-1 group O epidemic began with a single cross-species transmission of virus from western lowland gorillas.
Links for this episode
Traces of ATCV-1 associated with laboratory contamination (PNAS)
ATCV-1 findings not explained by contamination (PNAS)
Origin of HIV-1 group O epidemic in western lowland gorillas (PNAS)
INNO-LIA
Principles of Microbial Diversity
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Letters read on TWiV 327
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Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - March 8, 2015 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
Genomic Profiling for Stage II Colon Cancer: Understanding Risk Factors for Recurrence
This is my 5-minute discussion with Timothy Starr, Ph.D, a laboratory-based researcher at the University of Minnesota working on genomic profiling in colorectal cancer. We discuss the state of the fie...
Author: cancerassassin1
Added: 01/16/2015 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - January 16, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
" Home Teem " -- The Discovery Files
A study conducted by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago provides a detailed analysis of the microbes that live in houses and apartments. The results shed light on the complicated interaction between humans and the microbes that live on and around us. Mounting evidence suggests that these microscopic, teeming communities play a role in human health and disease treatment and transmission. (Source: The Discovery Files)
Source: The Discovery Files - January 14, 2015 Category: Science Authors: National Science Foundation Source Type: podcasts
Can Molecular Profiling Lower Cancer Costs?
Dr John Marshall asks tough questions of experts at the 2014 Ruesch Symposium about whether information gained from molecular testing can tailor therapy and lower costs. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - December 24, 2014 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Immuno Death Ray to GI Cancers
Can immunotherapy ' clip the force field ' of gastrointestinal tumors? Dr John Marshall and experts say yes and will discuss advances during the Ruesch Symposium 2014, December 5, Washington, DC. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - November 25, 2014 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 310: From bacteriophage to retroviruses with Ann Skalka
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Glenn Rall
Guest: Ann Skalka
Vincent and Glenn meet up with Ann and talk about her long and productive career in virology, from biochemistry to bacteriophage lambda to retroviruses.
Links for this episode
Skalka laboratory
Asilomar Conference on recombinant DNA
Unexpected inheritance (PLoS Path)
Viral sequences in vertebrate genomes (J Virol)
Assembly of integrase multimers (J Biol Chem)
Cell cycle and retrovirus integration (J Cell Bioch)
Video of this episode - view at YouTube
Send your virology questions and...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - November 9, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
Ebola: Your Lingering Questions Answered by Anthony Fauci
Dr Tony Fauci gives straightforward answers to lingering questions about Ebola in the United States. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - October 27, 2014 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Lymphocytes and Your Lab Tests: Why Are They Important?
T cells, B cells, natural killer cells—all funny names, but how are they are significant when understanding your lab test results?
Find out from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth laboratory sci...
Author: patientpower
Added: 09/29/2014 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - September 30, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 304: Given X, solve for EBOV
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, and Kathy Spindler
Guest: Jeff Shaman
The TWiV team consults an epidemiologist to forecast the future scope of the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa.
This episode of TWiV is brought to you by the Department of Microbiology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Composed of over 20 virology labs, all centralized in one building in the heart of New York City, this department is a perfect fit for anyone with an interest in pursuing virus research. The Department is presently looking to recruit any prospecti...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - September 28, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
White Blood Cells and Your Lab Tests: Why Are They Significant?
What are granulocytes, and how do they impact your lab results? Laboratory scientist Dr. Susan Leclair helps us understand the function of some white blood cells (WBC), how they are counted, and how c...
Author: patientpower
Added: 09/17/2014 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - September 18, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
Tips on the Best Ways to Communicate with Your Doctor
How can you best communicate with your doctor so you can become more familiar with your laboratory tests? How can doctors do a better job at communicating with patients? Dr. Susan Leclair, chancellor ...
Author: patientpower
Added: 09/05/2014 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - September 6, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
Detecting and Treating ALK-Positive Lung Cancers
Dr. Mark Kris discusses how to reliably detect ALK-positive lung adenocarcinomas and how to use new therapies -- in particular the drug ceritinib -- to treat these patients. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast - August 26, 2014 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 296: The real Batman, Linfa Wang
Host: Vincent Racaniello
Guest: Linfa Wang
Vincent visits the Australian Animal Health Laboratory in Geelong, Australia and speaks with Linfa about his work on bats and bat viruses.
Links for this episode
Hendra virus vaccine (Emer Inf Dis)
Comparison of bat genomes (Science)
Endogenous retroviruses in bats (Retrovirol)
The Bat Pack
Bats in Geelong (YouTube)
Video of this episode - view at YouTube
Send your virology questions and comments (email or mp3 file) to twiv@twiv.tv (Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition)
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - August 3, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
Possible Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Treatment options for prostate cancer can lead to a range of side effects. Dr. Arthur Burnett, Patrick C. Walsh Distinguished Professor of Urology, Director, Basic Science Laboratory in Neurourology a...
Author: genomichealth
Added: 07/24/2014 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - July 24, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
