Topic: Nucleotides

2 chapters across the catalog

Hairy Legs
Episode 1290 7:30 - 10:47

1290: Hairy Legs

Anthony Fauci, 2020 Virology Podcast, PCR Cycle Standards

A July 2020 clip from the "This Week in Virology" podcast features Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing PCR cycle thresholds. Fauci states that a cycle threshold of 35 or more makes the chances of the virus being replication-competent "minuscule" and refers to such results as "dead nucleotides." Despite this admission, standard lab results often fail to disclose the cycle count to patients, which is criticized as a lack of transparency.

Kung Flu
Episode 1213 1:37:03 - 1:39:29

1213: Kung Flu

Coronavirus Genetic Code and Small Business Karma

A donor points out that the coronavirus genetic code reportedly contains 33 "A" nucleotides at the end, which the hosts link to their ongoing numerology discussions. Another donor expresses concern that the "Kung Flu" will lead to martial law and a collapsed economy. The hosts grant small business karma to a producer in Colorado.