The new H7N9 influenza virus in China has been on the news, and a study released back in January can be related to it to provide some possible genetic explanations.
Full study:
Sources –
Yong-Hong Zhang et al. Interferon-induced transmembrane protein-3 genetic variant rs12252-C is associated with severe influenza in Chinese individuals. Nat. Commun. 4:1418 doi: 10.1038/ncomms2433 (2013).
“Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Virus.” Center for Disease Control. N.p., 23 Apr 2013. Web. 1 May 2013. (
“Interferon-induced transmembrane protein 3.” UniProtKB. UniProt Consortium, 03 Apr 2013. Web. 2 May 2013. (
Answers for the quiz at the end of the video:
1) C; 2) C; 3) C
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Background music is “Decline” and “Plaint” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
