Nels and Vincent reveal a highly conserved protein that acts as an evolvability factor, increasing mutation and the ability of bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics.
Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello
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- Inhibiting evolution of antibiotic resistance (Mol Cell) 1:47
- Pushing viruses over the error threshold (virology blog) 48:22
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Nels – Science/nature illustrator/artist Rachel Ignotofsky (website, Etsy shop)
Vincent – Life Ascending by Nick Lane
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