2016 April

HIV-1 Viral RNA Dynamics at the Plasma Membrane May Provide Insight into Viral Assembly

Wei-Shau Hu, Ph.D., with co-authors  Olga Nikolaitchik, Ph.D., and Jianbo Chen

Many aspects of how infectious viruses assemble in cells have yet to be completely deciphered. However, as reported in a recent Journal of Virology paper, researchers may be one step closer to understanding how HIV-1, the virus that causes AIDS, assembles and replicates.

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Poster Puzzler Solution: Chill Out

Studio portrait of Rose Bradley.

A winner has emerged in the most recent Poster Puzzler contest! Congratulations are in order for Rose Bradley, secretary III, Cancer Research Technology Program.

The current Poster Puzzler image shows the refrigerant condensers for the two story freezers in the Building 1073 repository, which are used to store samples at -20°C. Put simply, the condensers act like the outdoor unit on a home AC system.

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Spring Research Festival Set for May 3 and 4; Registration Deadline April 15

Three men discussing a poster.

The SRF, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, aims to “acquaint our [NCI at Frederick and Fort Detrick] neighbors––scientists, citizens, and especially students––with the nature of our research and to facilitate collaboration between partner agencies.”  The event is open to the Fort Detrick and NCI at Frederick communities and invited guests.

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