TWiV 432: Conjunction junction, what's your function?

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Dickson Despommier , Alan Dove , and Kathy Spindler The TWiVites discuss Zika virus seroprevalence in wild monkeys, Zika virus mRNA vaccines, and a gamete fusion protein inherited from viruses. Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Nido2017 Meeting ASMCUE Seroprevalence of Zika virus in wild monkeys and baboons (mSphere) Zika virus mRNA vaccines ( paper one , paper two ) Gamete fusion protein is type II viral fusogen ( paper one , paper two ) Image credit Letters read on TWiV 432 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 Alan - Raspberry pi Kathy - The Worst F&#%ing Words Ever Dickson - NASA images of climate change Brianne - How herd immunity works Vincent - Radioactive boars in Fukushima Listener Pick Margaret - DNA socks and gloves Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees . Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]