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TWiV 198: Pox has got a squeeze-box, seals are gonna sneeze all night

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler

Vincent, Alan, Rich, and Kathy review fatal avian influenza virus in harbor seals, and poxvirus deployment of genomic accordions to counter antiviral defenses.

Right-click to download TWiV 198 (71 MB .mp3, 99 minutes).

There once was a virus named pox
Whose genome contained a squeeze-box
When placed under pressure
It expanded its measure
Overcoming the new cellular blocks

Links for this episode:

• Avian influenza virus in harbor seals (mBio)
• Poxvirus genomic accordions (Cell)
• Red Queen hypothesis (Wikipedia)
• Squeeze box (The Who)
• TWiV on Facebook
• Letters read on TWiV 198

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