TWiEVO 117: Genes that don't leave
- Author
- Vincent Racaniello
- Published
- Wed 20 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.microbe.tv/twievo/twievo-117/
Nels and Vincent discuss research on hidden evolutionary constraints that dictate the retention of coronavirus accessory gene, which was flagged by NIH as potentially dangerous gain-of-function research.
Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello
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- Hidden evolutionary constraints and retention of coronavirus accessory genes (Curr Biol)
- Timestamps by Jolene
Nels – NIH suspends dozens of pathogen studies over ‘gain-of-function’ concerns and Mentorship and acts of kindness Vincent – Kennedy’s case against mRNA vaccines collapses under his own evidence
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