episode 492: CRISPR diagnostics
The Masters of the TWiXome review the development of sensitive, portable, and field-based viral diagnostics using the CRISPR-Cas system.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler
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Kathy- Journal oversight, mental health research
Rich- The Big Sort: An Insider's Tour of a Recycling Plant
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Vincent - A Crack in Creationby Doudna and Sternberg
Tom- Trillions Upon Trillions of Viruses Fall From the Sky Each Day
Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees.
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