TWiV 1329: How HIV-1 goes nuclear

TWiV explains research showing limited transmission of cervid prions to nonhuman primates, and the finding that cone-shaped HIV-1 capsids are transported through intact nuclear pores. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV Positions in Rosenfeld Lab (email) Ebola outbreak news (ECDC, WHO) NSF research grants on hold (Nature) Transmission of cervid prions to nonhuman primates (Sci Adv) Cone-shaped HIV-1 capsids transported intact through nuclear pore (Cell) HIV-1 reproduction video (Janet Iwasa) Letters read on TWiV 1329 Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Picks of the Week Brianne – What We Need to do NEXT Re: OMB Rule Alan – Metallic Realms, by Lincoln Michel Vincent – TWiV 1: West Nile Virus Listener Picks Mark – How the Library of Congress packed 250 years of U.S. history into a vial the size of a quarter Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.