A unique feature of eukaryotic cells, which distinguishes them from bacteria, is the presence of a membrane-bound nucleus that contains the chromosomal DNA (illustrated; image credit). Surprisingly, a nucleus-like structure that forms during viral infection of bacteria is the site of viral DNA replication (link to paper). During infection of Pseudomonas bacteria with the phage 2O1phi2-1, a …
On episode #211 of the science show This Week in Virology, the TWiV four discuss an mRNA-based influenza vaccine, and a phage tubulin that forms a filamentous array in the host cell that is needed for positioning viral DNA. You can find TWiV #211 at www.microbe.tv/twiv.
On episode #2 of This Week in Microbiology, Vincent, Cliff, and Michael review a fatal laboratory acquired Yersinia pestis infection, and how gut bacteria control body weight and metabolic activity.. [powerpress url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/twimshow/TWiM002.mp3″] Click the arrow above to play, or right-click to download TWiM #2 (52 MB .mp3, 75 minutes). Subscribe to TWiM (free) at iTunes, …
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Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, and Rich Condit On episode #107 of the podcast This Week in Virology, Vincent, Dickson, Alan, and Rich answer listener questions about poliovirus, social media, dengue, influenza, evolution, gel filtration, and much more. [powerpress url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/twiv/TWiV107.mp3″] Click the arrow above to play, or right-click to download TWiV #107 (68 MB …
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Rich Condit On episode #93 of the podcast This Week in Virology, Vincent, Alan, and Rich answer listener questions about lab procedures, prokaryotes, endogenous retroviruses, the iPad and teaching, prions, mimivirus, splitting water with viruses, and the polio outbreak in Tajikistan. [powerpress url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/twiv/TWiV093.mp3″] Click the arrow above to play, or …
