TWiV 241: The ferret looks ill

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Alan Dove , Rich Condit , and Kathy Spindler Vincent, Alan, Rich and Kathy review how human placental trophoblasts confer viral resistance via exosome-mediated delivery of microRNAs, and isolation of the first human influenza virus in 1933. Links for this episode: H uman placental trophoblasts confer viral resistance (PNAS) Placental circulation (Wikipedia) Ovum in uterine decidua (Wikipedia) A virus obtained from influenza patients (Lancet) 80 years ago today (the guardian) Influenza: Exposing the true killer (J Exp Med) Letters read on TWiV 239 Weekly Science Picks Matt - The Kid Should See This Alan - Cassini to photograph Earth Vincent - Cockroaches! (YouTube) Rich - Sydney Brenner (Web of Stories) Listener Pick of the Week Joe - Grand challenges in science education (Science) Mark - Weather Underground Send your virology questions and comments (email or mp3 file) to [email protected]