Fermentation genes in a giant algal virus
The latest giant virus discovery is Tetraselmis virus 1, which infects green algae. It is unusual because it encodes enzymes involved in fermentation. Green beer, anyone?
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March for Science 2018
Nearly one year ago I was proud to be part of the March for Science in Washington, DC. This year I March for Science in New York City, where I will be the co-Master of Ceremonies together with Jin Kim Montclare. You can download the event guide here. Please join us and show your support …
A Lot of Buzz Around STING
By Gertrud U. Rey Gertrud Rey is a trained virologist residing in Atlanta, Georgia. During the day, she works as a consultant in a biotech patent law firm, but spends much of her free time as a science communicator. She was a guest on TWiV 179 and 424. The lack of a suitable animal model …
David Baltimore turns 80
Earlier this month (7 March) David Baltimore, 1975 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (and my postdoctoral advisor) turned 80 years old. In celebration I am re-posting two interviews I did with David: one with the TWiV team, and one for Principles of Virology. If you are in the Los Angeles area, don’t miss David’s …
Help fund Viruses and Cells Gordon Research Conference
The Gordon Research Conference on Viruses and Cells is the premier meeting in virology. Held every two years, it covers all areas of virology and is limited to 200 participants to ensure quality and interaction. I know how good this meeting is – I attended for many years and served as co-chair of the meeting …
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Mosquito blood feeding is not a free lunch
Imagine that we could change all the mosquitoes in the world so that they would no longer take a blood meal, and then consider the impact on transmission of viruses and parasites. Before you say impossible, you should know that Nature has already done it – not all mosquitoes take blood meals.