Virology lecture #13: Host defense
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Porcine circovirus DNA in rotavirus vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration has recommended that administration of the Rotarix vaccine, which protects against rotavirus infection, be suspended. This action comes after an independent research group found that the vaccine contains DNA of porcine circovirus type 1. Rotaviruses are the single leading cause of diarrhea in infants and young children. Each year …
Futures in Biotech 56: RNA viruses and more
I joined Marc Pelletier on episode 56 of Futures in Biotech for a conversation with Stanford University School of Medicine Professor Karla Kirkegaard. We talked about RNA viruses – where they came from, where they are going, and Dr. Kirkegaard’s unique approach to discovering antiviral drugs. Don’t miss this episode: Dr. Kirkegaard is a brilliant and …
TWiV #74: Influenza with Professor Adolfo Garcia-Sastre
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Adolfo Garcia-Sastre Vincent speaks with Adolfo Garcia-Sastre talk about the origin, pathogenesis, and prevention of the 2009 pandemic influenza H1N1 virus. This episode is sponsored by Data Robotics Inc. Use the promotion code VINCENT to receive $50 off a Drobo or $100 off a Drobo S. Win a free Drobo S! …
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The D225G change in 2009 H1N1 influenza virus
Last year a mutation in the HA gene of the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus was identified in isolates from patients with severe disease. At the time I concluded that the emergence of this change was not a concern. Recently the Norwegian Institute of Public Health reported that the mutation, which causes a change from the amino …
Contagion, the movie
Contagion is the name of a new action-thriller movie about a global outbreak of a deadly viral disease. Slated to be released in 2011, it is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Lawrence Fishburne. That’s certainly an outstanding crew, but will they get the …