TWiV 431: Niemann-Pick of the weak

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Dickson Despommier , Alan Dove , Rich Condit , and Kathy Spindler The TWiVirions reveal bacteriophage genes that control eukaryotic reproduction, and the biochemical basis for increased Ebolavirus glycoprotein activity during the recent outbreak. Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Nido2017 Meeting ASM Microbe 2017 Mark Buller obituary RS virus pipeline ( pdf ) Prophage WO genes and cytoplasmic incompatibility (Nature) Vanderbilt Virology ( TWiV 332 ) Basis for increased Ebolavirus glycoprotein activity (Cell Host Micr) Letters read on TWiV 431 This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron is the #1 fresh ingredient and recipe delivery service in the country. See what's on the menu this week and get your first 3 meals free with your first purchase – WITH FREE SHIPPING – by going to blueapron.com/twiv Weekly Science Picks Rich - Germ Theory by Robert P. Gaynes Alan - Student Scientist Partnerships Kathy - Symbiartic Dickson - PaleoBioDB Navigator Vincent - Kusama Infinity Room Listener Pick Chaim - How to fight back against the backfire effect Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees . Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]