Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dick Despommier, Alan Dove, and Eric F. Donaldson
Vincent, Dick, Alan, and Eric F. Donaldson discuss a new test for influenza H5N1, poliovirus in Minnesota, Koala retrovirus, batteries made from viruses, and SARS.
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Links for this episode:
New rapid test for influenza H5N1 based on PDZ binding. Definition of ELISA.
Poliovirus isolated from Minnesotan (article 1 and 2)
Koala retrovirus: Japan story and review article
Batteries made from viruses (cathode and anode). Image of phage M13.
iMoleBuilder (iTunes link and review at Sunset Lake Software)
Discovery of Norwalk virus
Regulatin’ Genes (YouTube link)
Science blog of the week: The Great Beyond by Nature
Science podcast pick of the week: Sorting Out Science
Science book of the week: A Slot Machine, A Broken Test Tube by S.E. Luria (out of print – check your library)
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