Episode Details

Raul Andino joins Vincent and Amy to talk about the finding that a cricket paralysis virus protein restricts RNA-based immunity in insects by regulating the activity and stability of the Argonaute protein.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Amy Rosenfeld

Guest: Raul Andino

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Links for this episode

• TWiV 138: RISCy business with Raul Andino
• TWiV 33: Live in Philly
• Viral protein restricts insect immunity (Cell Host Micr)
• Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees.

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