TWiV 1219: Koalas sweep horse shift
This Week in Virology
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Unraveling Mosquitoes and Koala Retroviruses
This chapter explores the evolution of mosquitoes, focusing on the Imperial strain's unique interaction with human receptors and its implications for viral replication. The discussion transitions to koalas and the koala retrovirus, detailing their ecological niche and the biological impact of retroviral DNA on evolution and disease. The speakers highlight the role of small RNAs and piRNAs in genomic stability and antiviral defense, drawing parallels between these mechanisms and broader genetic strategies.
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