Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello
Nels and Vincent talk about how a cellular enzyme contributes to the very high mutation rate of human immunodeficiency virus type 1.
Links for this episode Cell defense enzyme drives high HIV mutation rate (PLoS Biol) High mutation rate of HIV in vivo (PLoS Biol) High viral mutation rates are beneficial (virology blog) Image credit Science PicksNels - Antelope Island State Park (Bison herders wanted)
Vincent - Processed meats cause cancer
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