TWiV 229: Partly cloudy with a high of H7N9

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Rich Condit , Dickson Despommier , and Alan Dove Vincent, Rich, Dickson, and Alan review the current status of human infections with avian influenza H7N9 virus. Links for this episode: Hilary Koprowski , 96 (NY Times) Koprowski, Kessin, Racaniello photo Listen to the Music by Roger Vaughan Influenza ocular infections ( one , two ) H7N9 global concerns (NEJM) Human infection with H7N9 (NEJM) WHO Global Alert and Response , H7N9 Avian influenza A(H7N9) virus (WHO) Novel H7N9 reassortant, implications for Europe (Eurosurveill) Genetic analysis of H7N9 (Eurosurveill) H7N9 compared with H7N7 outbreaks (Eurosurveill) Image credit: Eurosurveillance Letters read on TWiV 229 Weekly Science Picks Alan - N ature PastCast Rich - How dengue does it Vincent - Squeaky Squeegee Art by Deb Sklut Dickson - Agritecture Listener Pick of the Week Mike - Chemistry in its element: Elements and Compounds Send your virology questions and comments (email or mp3 file) to [email protected]