TWiV 455: Pork and genes

20/08/2017
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Descripción de TWiV 455: Pork and genes

Erin joins the TWiVirions to discuss a computer exploit encoded in DNA, creation of pigs free of endogenous retroviruses, and mutations in the gene encoding an innate sensor of RNA in children with severe viral respiratory disease.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler
Guest: Erin Garcia
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Links for this episode DNA-based computer exploit (pdf)
Inactivation of porcine endogenous retrovirus in pigs (Science)
Severe viral respiratory infections in children with IFIH1 mutations (PNAS)
IRF7 deficiency and severe respiratory infection (TWiV 336)
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Letters read on TWiV 455
This episode is brought to you by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Part of the U.S. Department of Defense, the Agency’s Chemical and Biological Technologies Department hosts the 2017 Chemical and Biological Defense Science & Technology Conference to exchange information on the latest and most dynamic developments for countering chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction. Find out more at http://www.cbdstconference.com
Weekly Science Picks Erin - What If? by Randall Monroe Rich - Art.Science.Gallery (J. Haley Gillespie) Kathy - Astronomy photographer of the year shortlist Alan - Upcoming Eclipses Vincent - Ford Thunderbird Automatic Transmission Rebuild
Listener Pick Bryan - Neuroscientists tricks journals
Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees.
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