406 | Going Retro(Viral): The Study of Nef, the Protein That Boosted HIV

In this episode, Mitch Mumby, PhD student in Microbiology and Immunology, talks to hosts Brittany and Laura about HIV, the virus that came to be one of the most successful pathogens known by humans. Tune in to learn about how Nef, a small and disorganized protein, conferred new abilities to HIV, and the impacts that studying such a delicate and controversial topic could have on someones relationship with knowledge. 

To learn more about Mitch, find him on twitter as @mitchmumby

Recorded on January 17, 2023.

Produced by Laura Muñoz Baena.

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