TWiV 279: The missing LNC

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Alan Dove , and Kathy Spindler Vincent, Alan, and Kathy reveal how a retrovirus in the human genome keeps embryonic stem cells in a pluripotent state, from where they can differentiate into all cells of the body. Links for this episode Retrovirus needed for stem cell identity (Nat Struc Mol Biol) HERV-H is a marker for pluripotency (Retrovirology) Letters read on TWiV 279 Weekly Science Picks Alan - Heathkit Vincent - How to think about autism risk and Autism prevalence Kathy - Distortions Listener Pick of the Week Joseph - The real process of science Marion - Zometool Kevin - Audioimmunity and Emmunity Send your virology questions and comments (email or mp3 file) to [email protected]