TWiV #28 - SARS

In episode 28 of This Week in Virology , hosts Vincent Racaniello , Alan Dove , Dick Despommier , and Eric F. Donaldson discuss a new test for influenza H5N1, poliovirus in Minnesota, Koala retrovirus, batteries made from viruses, and SARS. Links for this episode: New rapid test for influenza H5N1 based on PDZ binding . Definition of ELISA . Poliovirus isolated from Minnesotan (article 1 and 2 ) Koala retrovirus: Japan story and review article Batteries made from viruses ( cathode and anode ). Image of phage M13. iMoleBuilder (iTunes link and review at Sunset Lake Software) Discovery of Norwalk virus Regulatin’ Genes (YouTube link ) Science blog of the week: The Great Beyond by Nature Science podcast pick of the week: Sorting Out Science Science book of the week: A Slot Machine, A Broken Test Tube by S.E. Luria (out of print - check your library)