TWiEVO 115: Even the archaea are going viral
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 115
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Episode description
Nels and Vincent discuss an ultra reduced archaeal genome, the closest cellular entity to date that approaches a viral strategy of existence.
Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello
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- Ultra-reduced archaeal genome (bioRxiv)
- Timestamps by Jolene
Nels – The Bethesda Declaration
Vincent – US to Drop Guidance to Limit Alcohol to One or Two Drinks Per Day, Sources Say
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