Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Alan Dove
Vincent and Alan discuss cap-snatching by the hantavirus N protein and the influenza virus endonuclease, HIV-1 and Ebola virus antagonism of tetherin, and influenza pneumonia.
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WHO confirmed cases of H5N1 influenza
Hantavirus N protein replaces eIF4F and sequesters capped primers in P bodies
Ebola virus G protein antagonizes tetherin
1918 influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia
Rabies survivor: Articles from CDC and New England Journal of Medicine
ProMedMail report on Fatal rabies case in the UK
Documentary film, “Naturally Obsessed: The Making of a Scientist”
Science blog of the week: Mystery Rays from Outer Space
Science podcast pick of the week: Emerging Infectious Diseases Podcast
Science book of the week: The Coming Plague by Laurie Garrett
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