TWiEVO 117: Genes that don't leave
Update: 2025-08-20
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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)
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